Class 1: Managing Moisture in Residential Construction - Earn 1 AIA LU / HSW
Review water management code requirements and discuss how these established water management recommendations and code requirements relate to highly insulated and airtight wall assemblies. The implications of air barriers and vapor retarders on wall system moisture management and building durability will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
1. Emerging energy efficiency trends and their implications for water management in wall systems
2. Code requirements for water management in residential wood frame wall assemblies
3. The performance of key water management wall assembly components, including water–resistive barriers and flashing.
4. Moisture management implications of air leakage and vapor diffusion.
Class 2: Moisture Management in Commercial Building Enclosures - Earn 1 AIA LU / HSW
Discuss the moisture in buildings (construction moisture, interior moisture due to occupant use, or exterior moisture), moisture transport mechanisms as bulk water and as water vapor, and moisture control strategies. Special emphasis is give to rain penetration which is the leading cause of water problems in walls. The building science principles behind the moisture-control strategies and a comparison of water, air and vapor barriers are also addressed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completing this seminar, you will be able to understand:
1. The impact and potential liabilities of moisture intrusion
2. The main moisture sources and the moisture transport mechanisms
3. The 3 Barriers for protecting against bulk water and moisture vapor migration
4. The difference between Water, Air and Vapor Barriers