Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. Introduction to Moisture Problems in Residential Buildings

    1. The Durability and Business Case for Moisture Control in BC

    2. The Health Case: Dampness, Mould and Indoor Air Quality

    1. Rain Loads, Deflection and the Drained and Vented Rainscreen

    2. The Second Plane of Protection: Membranes, Flashing, Windows and Penetrations

    1. Capillary Action in Building Materials

    2. Rising Damp, Foundations, Slabs and Below-Grade Moisture Control

    1. Air Leakage as a Moisture Transport Mechanism

    2. Building and Verifying the Continuous Air Barrier

    1. Vapour Diffusion, Permeance and the Canadian Vapour Barrier Rule

    2. Review

    3. Vapour Barrier Placement, Drying Direction and the Ratio Rule

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  • 22 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content

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