DUR 2 - Crawl Space Research Results from the Pacific Northwest

Wednesday, February 04, 2009  ·  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Finally! Field research results on the performance of conditioned and vented crawl spaces in the Pacific Northwest. Washington State University examined temperatures, relative humidity, wood moisture levels, radon levels, air change rates, and energy use in eight conditioned and vented crawl spaces over a two year period. The Building Performance Center monitored seventeen crawl spaces that had been previously treated to examine temperatures, relative humidity, and wood moisture content.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Hear the results of recent research involving conditioned and vented crawl spaces in marine and cold climates
2. Gain an understanding of crawl space construction issues in different regions
3. Learn about energy impacts of conditioned crawl spaces in heating-dominated climates and indoor air quality impacts of crawl spaces on living space

Keyword(s):

building performance, building science, codes, crawl space, energy efficiency, humidity, measured results, moisture, mold, non-energy benefits, radon, research results

 

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Durability & Health
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):

• David Hales
• Paul Reavley

Course Document(s):

• DUR2_Auer
• DUR2_Hales
• DUR2_Reavley