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) Moisture is most potent destructive force affecting buildings. Moisture moves through buildings in complex ways that are difficult to understand and control. This lesson discusses how moisture affects human health and building durability. Because moisture...
by John Krigger | Jan 14, 2022
(8.0 CEUs) Moisture damage is one of the two leading destroyers of buildings, along with fire. When we retrofit a building, we may need to repair existing moisture damage first. We should do what we can to solve existing moisture problems. Also, we must avoid doing...
