ACI Home Performance Conference 2007
BAS 4 - Moisture Physics 101
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 · 8:30 AM - 10:10 AMThe most common agent for durability and IAQ problems is moisture. This session will present the framework for understanding moisture in buildings, beginning with the primary moisture sources and their relative importance. Explore moisture transport mechanisms and how they work. Comprehend the significance of “moisture balance” as a new design and retrofit tool.
By attending this session, participants will
1. Be able to identify the primary moisture sources in buildings
2. Understand the mechanisms of moisture movement and their relative importance
3. Become proficient with the idea of moisture balance for new design and retrofit
Keyword(s): bulk water, capillarity, condensation, durability, health & safety, moisture, moisture balance, moisture sources, vapor pressure, water, wet
Type: Workshop
Track: The Basics
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA) 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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