FUND 3 - Moisture Impacts, Sources & Remedies

Wednesday, October 08, 2008  ·  3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Moisture is involved in many building performance and building related health problems. This presentation will investigate the sources of this moisture, the paths through which it travels, the forces that drive it, and the mechanisms by which it causes problems. The presentation will focus on categorizing and identifying each of the steps and provide photos and examples for each, as well as practical solutions to these problems in the single and multi-unit housing segment.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Gain an understanding of what the fundamental moisture sources are in houses
2. Understand how to control moisture to identify, avoid, and correct common problems
3. Understand the basics of human illness and its sources related to moisture & IAQ

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Fundamentals
CEU: 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)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Ellen Tohn
• David Keefe

Course Document(s):

• FUND3_Tohn1
• FUND3_Tohn2