Controlling Moisture Movement in Buildings: The Complete Approach
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Proper building envelope design, component detailing, and wall system performance are critical in a durable, energy
efficient building. One of the key aspects of achieving a highly efficient and durable building is the ability to protect the building from unwanted air and water infiltration. This course reviews the necessity and benefits of air, vapor, and moisture barriers, how moisture makes its way into the building envelope, the negative impact it can have on the structure, and different design options to control air leakage and moisture movement to ensure a high performance building.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Define air leakage and moisture movement along with their methods of transport through the building envelope.
- Identify the negative impact uncontrolled air leakage and moisture movement can have on the building envelope.
- Explain the four control layers in a building envelope: air control, water control, vapor control, and thermal control and their importance in the control of air and moisture movement.
- Identify several design options to help prevent air leakage and control of moisture movement.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Russell Snow on behalf of W. R. MEADOWS, INC.. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Russell Snow
Title: Building Science Specialist, W. R. MEADOWS, INC.
Background: Russell Snow is currently the Building Science Specialist for W. R. MEADOWS. His main responsibility is the development of specifications at the architectural / engineering level along with providing technical support to all members of the sales team, both in Canada and the US on the building enclosure and related products. Other responsibilities include the writing of specifications and the development of presentations for continuing education programs through AEC, AIA, and various other organizations. Russell graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelors Degree in 1992 and has been in the construction industry for 20 years, 18 of those with W. R. MEADOWS. Russell completed his Building Science Program at the University of Toronto and has most recently attained the Building Science Specialist of Ontario designation. His experience includes building envelope, concrete restoration and products used in the treatment of concrete.
Russell is also a LEED Accredited Professional and is currently involved with a number of associations including the Air Barrier Association of America Technical Committee and Board of Directors, National Air Barrier Association Board of Directors, ASTM E06, ASTM D08, and American Concrete Institute committees. Russell has also been involved for a number of years with Construction Specifications Canada and is currently involved nationally with the CSC Educational Maintenance Task Team, including being the Chair of the Technical Representative Course Committee.
