Damp, Mould & Condensation in Older Buildings

An introduction to understanding damp and moisture in older buildings.
About this Event

Damp is a common issue in older buildings, which if inappropriately treated or ignored can be damaging to both the building itself and the health of its occupants. This 1-hour live online session will introduce a practical approach to understanding dampness and moisture in buildings, its causes and its appropriate treatment in older properties. The talk will last approximately 45mins, with an opportunity to ask questions in a 15min Q&A.

Who should attend?

This webinar is open to anyone who would like to know more about damp and appropriate treatments in older buildings.

Topics Covered

• The differences between traditionally constructed buildings and newer buildings including the way they perform and should be treated.

• Why its important to understand the age of a building.

• Comparing and contrasting modern and traditional buildings

• Methods of inspection – issues to look out for

• Equipment and tools

• Moisture sources and how to ascertain

• Moisture movement mechanisms

• Understanding the implications of alterations and retrofit and how to ascertain

• Implications of use and the environment

Date: Thursday, 21st November 2024

Time: 1pm-2pm

Programme:

1pm Damp, Mould & Condensation in Older Buildings

1.45pm Q&A

The webinar is delivered using the Zoom platform. When you book a place, before the session you will receive an email with a registration link to enable you to join the webinar.

Trainer Overview:

John Edwards

Professor John Edwards (MA, DipBldgCons, CEnv, FCIOB, FRICS, IHBC) is a practitioner and educator with over thirty years’ experience. He is a Chartered Building Surveyor, Chartered Environmentalist and Building Pathologist, and was a member of the five-person RICS team that contributed to the industry guidance, Investigation on Moisture and its Effects on Traditional Buildings; as well as being chair of the IHBC Technical Panel. He is also an industry expert on Retrofit, is a member of the BSI Retrofit Standards Task Group, and has been responsible for the refurbishment and retrofit of thousands of buildings ranging from social housing to grade 1 listed buildings and Scheduled Monuments. A Director of Edwards Hart Consultants, and in his professor on practice role at the University of Wales Trinity St David, he leads on retrofit activities at the Construction Wales Innovation Centre.