Principal Otogawa-Anschel Design+Build+Architecture Minneapolis, Minnesota
What are common summer time moisture issues? What tools are used to evaluate them? And what are the cures—whether the simple fix for the number one most common complaint, or seven figure repairs for complex ones? A lot of the “building science” information we get was developed from cold-climate research, and the rules that work in wintertime don’t always apply in humid, warm summers. As the climate changes, even northern states where air conditioning used to be unheard of are experiencing these conditions. In this presentation, an experienced humid-summer builder from Washington, DC and a Minnesota high-performance builder share lessons learned over decades of evaluating, repairing, and most importantly preventing summer time moisture issues, along with resilient building methods appropriate for northern states which work in today's winters and mitigate risks in future humid summers.You’ll walk through case studies and get to discover the causes for common symptoms. Profusely illustrated with over 100 photos, and presented in an open discussion style so everyone can contribute.
Learning Objectives:
By attending this session, attendees will:
Recognize the main principles of warm weather moisture, where it comes from, the forces that move it, and how to keep it where it causes no harm
Examine common moisture problems experienced in buildings in humid summer climates
Review wall, roof, and foundation construction materials and methods which are appropriate for humid-in-summer climates
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