WPM E - Preventing & Fixing Wet Basements

Wednesday, October 06, 2004  ·  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Wet basements are a source of aggravation, ailments, allergies, and odors. Understand the prevention, causes, and cures. Learn to make better choices among the array of solutions available. If you want to insulate a basement, how do you do that without causing stinky problems?

By attending this session, participants will
1. Understand how to minimize moisture or mold problems when building or converting below-grade living spaces
2. Be better able to recommend actions or address modifications to existing basements
3. Be able to solve stinky basement problems

Keyword(s): Moisture sources, new construction, existing homes, mold, drainage, design, troubleshooting, products, wall insulation
Type: 90-Minute Breakout
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA)   MA bldg Officials   AIA   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Terry Brennan