ACI Home Performance Conference 2007
WET 3 - Low Cost Moisture Solutions
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 · 3:45 PM - 5:25 PMWe often know how to do things right, like resolving the moisture problems that affect homes. However, if you can’t afford the perfect solution, what will get you by? How do you avoid the worst kind of mold and rot that could evolve? This session concentrates on proven, low-cost solutions for wet foundations and occupant-generated moisture. (This is not a roofing or flashing session.)
By attending this session, participants will
- Review the basics of moisture production and the results of excessive house humidity
- Learn how to diagnose and resolve moisture problems in houses
- Participate in the discussion of case studies or have the opportunity to volunteer your own
Keyword(s): basement, building science, cold climate, condensation, crawl space, humidity, maintenance, mechanical ventilation, techniques
Type: Workshop
Track: Too Wet
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) 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
Course Presenter(s):
Course Document(s):
- WET3_Fugler
(CMHC About Your House: Measuring Humidity in Your Home describes why you should be measuring the relative humidity in your house, the devices to measure humidity, and the humidity limits for cold climate houses and basements.)
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