by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.0 CEU) When water invades buildings from outdoors, it can damage the buildings and create health problems. Always strive to stop water before it enters a building. Correctly installed water barriers and flashing stop water from entering buildings. This lesson...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.0 CEUs) Ground water is one of the main causes of moisture damage to buildings. Buildings that direct ground water away from their foundations avoid moisture damage. This lesson covers design details that keep exterior water from wetting the foundation. In this...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(2.0 CEUs) Some airborne moisture helps prevent dryness in a person’s mouth and sinuses. However, when there’s too much moisture in the air, that causes condensation on cold surfaces. Condensation damages buildings and encourages pests that cause respiratory problems....
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) In most buildings, walls make up the largest surface area of the building envelope. Because wall area is so large, insulators can optimize building energy-efficiency by installing wall insulation correctly. This course covers the following topics. Common...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) Most attics and roofs require ventilation to protect the roof from ice damming, moisture damage, and excessive summer heat. This course covers important strategies to keep roofs and attics dry and cool. You’ll learn about climate-specific ventilation...
