Module: Properties of moisture
Product Description
The structure and behaviour of moisture can help us understand why a house is having weathertightness issues and how to design to avoid those issues. Weathertightness issues in houses can lead to health problems, financial headaches and structural worries.
Topics covered in this self-paced module:
- Why is moisture important to understand?
- What form does Hâ‚‚O take?
- How does it behave?
- Library of useful material
Gain 100% in the test at the end of the module, and you'll receive a record of your completion that can be submitted as part of your CPD activity log.
| Publication date | 1 June 2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | eLearning module |
| Availability | Available |
| Product code | EL013 |
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