W-1 SOLV - Fixing Wet Basements

Wednesday, February 01, 2006  ·  9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Basement room conversions, behavior, drainage, existing homes, health effects, moisture sources, mold, products, wall insulation

Wet basements are a source of aggravation, ailments, allergies, and odors. Understand the causes, prevention, and cures. Find out when a basement room conversion is not advisable. Gain insight into how to address below grade living spaces that were not done properly. Learn to make better choices among the array of solutions available.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Understand how to minimize mold or mildew problems when converting or building
    below-grade living spaces
2. Learn of options for addressing a problem basement
3. Have a better appreciation for what we know and what we do not know

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Be An Expert Problem Solver (SOLV)
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA)   American Institute of Architects (AIA)   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Terry Brennan

Course Document(s):

• BasementInsulationSys_link

  (Click on the link to read this article on the Building Science Corporation website:)