Understanding, Resolving, and/or Preventing Unhealthy Mold and Dampness Problems Inside Housing
Dr. Tsongas is a consulting engineer and a Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at Portland State University. He is a building scientist with specialization in moisture, mold, indoor air quality (IAQ), and water intrusion problems in housing. He was invited to be one of five presenters for an ASHRAE-sponsored Satellite Broadcast/Webcast titled “Mold in our Building Environment.”
Over 22,000 people from North and South America viewed the three-hour satellite broadcast and webcast. He has inspected thousands of dwellings for mold and dampness problems and has over 40 years of experience. He regularly inspects low income housing with dampness and mold problems for Legal Aid Services of Oregon. He has four engineering degrees from Stanford University and is an ASHRAE Fellow.
Presentation Description: An overview of mold, dampness, and excess moisture problems inside single and multifamily housing. Learn what dampness is, what mold is, where and why mold grows, and what the true health impacts are. Learn how to inspect for mold growth conditions and identify common moisture sources. Learn about the best mold cleanup procedures and what can be done practically and economically to remedy or prevent indoor mold and dampness problems. We will discuss the pros and cons of excess moisture and mold control measures including: source control, ventilation, and dehumidification; and specific approaches for improving bathroom ventilation in existing housing.
Where:The Slide Inn (2348 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214)
When: September 21, 2023
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