US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference

WPM 2 - Conducting a Moisture Assessment (In field)

Wednesday, August 16, 2006 · 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Here is your opportunity to apply moisture principles and your sleuthing ability to evaluate a home for moisture problems and elevated moisture levels.Actual measurements will be taken, and an in-field audit performed. Moisture sources and potential recommendations will be identified. Discuss the potential impact of adding weatherization measures to the home.

By attending this session, participants will

Gain exposure to tools and methods of measuring moisture levels in buildings
Learn to locate and identify indications of and suspected areas of elevated moisture
Perform an in-field moisture audit

KEYWORDS: air conditioning, audit, condensation, diagnostics, durability, humidity, moisture, mold, protocol, rot, solutions, sources, symptoms, tools, weatherization

Jeff Gordon, Building Research Council, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

Bill Van der Meer, PA Housing Resource Center, PA College of Technology,
Williamsport, PA

Type: Half-Day
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Minnesota Residential Building Contractors

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