PRAC 4 - Treating Crawl Spaces and Unfinished Basements (Mold & Mildew - When to Call an Expert)

Thursday, March 19, 2009  ·  2:00 PM - 3:35 PM

Moisture and mildew in crawlspaces and unfinished basements can create health problems for occupants and adversely affect the durability of the house / building. Accurate assessment and understanding of the sequence of events that cause moisture related problems can result in solutions that are more effective in the long term. Explore causes, prevention, cures, and the impact on occupants. Compare the assets of conditioned and unconditioned crawl spaces. Find out how to prevent water in crawl spaces during construction.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Better understand and diagnose the causes and effects of wet crawl spaces and unfinished basements

2. Discover options for addressing problematic crawl spaces

3. Improve their ability to recommend actions or address modifications to existing crawl spaces

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Best Practices
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Joe Kuonen