LOW 2 - Durability Issues in Low Rise Buildings

Wednesday, February 06, 2008  ·  1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

What are the unique challenges and opportunities to energy efficiency, durability, and health and safety posed by attached dwellings? Rain or solar driven moisture and condensation can wreak havoc on the durability of attic or wall sheathing and the lives of occupants below. Understand the causes, prevention, and cures. This session will address new and existing buildings.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Understand the durability issues inherent with low rise buildings
2. Find out how to identify and prescribe solutions for potential or existing challenges

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Dealing with Low Rises
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):

• Steve Klossner