Why we need to know more about basement moisture

Marilou Cheple; Patrick H. Huelman

Why we need to know more about basement moisture

Marilou Cheple
, Patrick H. Huelman

Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering

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Abstract

This paper focuses on moisture from and in below-grade spaces in existing structures, exploring the problems created by moisture, reviewing the condition of basements in colder climates, and suggesting that new methods for assessing the condition of existing basements are needed. A literature review of research on the connection between moisture and respiratory illness verifies the need for changes in the way basements are being finished and remodeled. A report of a pilot study pre-testing basements with moisture problems before finishing is included. Reasonable and practical information on how best to finish below-grade spaces to limit potential moisture problems in existing basements concludes the paper. This paper does not include original research on below-grade moisture intrusion nor does it include field-tested solutions to these problems.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Buildings VIII
Subtitle of host publication	Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings
Publisher	American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
ISBN (Electronic)	1883413966, 9781883413965
State	Published - Jan 1 2001
Event	8th International Conference on Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings 2001 - Clearwater, United States Duration: Dec 2 2001 → Dec 7 2001

Publication series

Name	Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings
ISSN (Electronic)	2166-8469

Conference

Conference	8th International Conference on Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings 2001
Country/Territory	United States
City	Clearwater
Period	12/2/01 → 12/7/01

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© 2001 American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). All rights reserved.

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Why we need to know more about basement moisture. / Cheple, Marilou; Huelman, Patrick H.
Buildings VIII: Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), 2001. (Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Cheple, M & Huelman, PH 2001, Why we need to know more about basement moisture. in Buildings VIII: Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings. Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), 8th International Conference on Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings 2001, Clearwater, United States, 12/2/01.

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