Designing Mould out of Buildings
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DESIGNING MOULD OUT OF BUILDINGS
Mould is estimated to impact up to 50% of Australia houses and is what occurs when moisture develops either directly on surfaces or through the air.
Join us where our expert presenters will explore:
- the various substrates that can influence mould growth,
- health effects arising from exposure to water-damaged buildings
- the lifecycle of mould
- How waterproofing strategies can mitigate the accumulation of water by addressing 4 principles of waterproofing design
- how we can manage humidity and moisture in buildings to break its lifecycle.
OUR EXPERT PRESENTERS/PANEL
DR TIM LAW
Tim is an architectural scientist, and Technical Lead for Building Sciences at Restoration Industry Consultants. Prior to this he was a Building Surveying lecturer at Victoria University and a Architecture lecturer at University of Tasmania. His research over recent years has been into the occurrence of condensation in new code-compliant buildings in Victoria and Tasmania, and the study of mould and its impact on occupant healthKARL WOOTTON
With a 35-year career in the waterproofing and remedial repair industry, Karl is a highly experienced specialist in the field of waterproofing systems for both new construction and remedial actions for failed waterproofing and cladding installations. His experience spans the supply, technical specification and application of waterproofing and protective coatings as well as inspecting and auditing to designing and implementing waterproofing solutions.