TAM C - Preventing & Fixing Wet Basements

Tuesday, October 05, 2004  ·  10:20 AM - 11:50 AM

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   American Institute of Architects (AIA)   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Terry Brennan