HEAL 1 - Understanding & Solutions for Water Intrusions in Crawl Spaces

Tuesday, April 28, 2009  ·  10:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Water intrusion in crawl spaces can be a source of aggravation, allergies, odors and structural degradation. Accurate assessment and understanding of water intrusion events and causes make the resulting solutions effective for the long term. Discuss causes, prevention, and cures and their impact on the quality of life for the occupants. Compare the assets of conditioned and unconditioned crawl spaces. In addition, find out how to prevent water in crawl spaces during construction and site drainage approaches.

 

By attending this session, participants will

 

1. Better understand and diagnose the causes and effects of a wet crawl space
2. Discover options for addressing a problematic crawl space and installations prior during and after construction
3. Improve their ability to recommend actions or address modifications to existing crawl spaces

Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Healthy Homes
CEU:    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)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Doug Ness

Course Document(s):

• HEAL1_Ness