EFF 8 - Preventing & Solving Wet Attics & Ice Dams
Thursday, April 26, 2007 · 10:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Is attic ventilation the cause or the cure? Attic condensation and ice dams wreak havoc on the durability of attic sheathing and the lives of occupants below. Understand the causes, prevention, and treatment.
By attending this session, participants will
- Learn more about conditions that contribute to wet attic problems
- Understand techniques and strategies to reduce the cause of wet attics and ice dams
- Appreciate the complexity of the question, “Is attic ventilation the cause or the cure?”
Keyword(s): air sealing, attic ventilation, by-passes, condensation, insulation, moisture, mold, pressures, stack effect, technique
Type: Workshop
Track:
Durable, Quiet, & Efficient
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)
Ohio Residential Building Inspector
Ohio Residential Building Officials
Ohio Residential Plan Examiner
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