Condensation, Facades and the New Strata Insurance Update
Condensation on building facades occurs when warm, humid air contacts more excellent surfaces, causing moisture to transform from vapor to liquid. This phenomenon is a concern as it can lead to structural damage, mould growth, and reduced energy efficiency. Effective facade design, insulation, and ventilation are crucial to mitigate condensation risks. Insulated glazing systems, vapor barriers, and adequate air circulation help maintain surface temperatures above the dew point, preventing condensation. Modern facades incorporate materials that resist moisture penetration, reducing the potential for water-related deterioration. By addressing condensation through thoughtful facade design, architects and engineers enhance building longevity, occupant comfort, and indoor air quality.
Speakers
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Brad PrezantManager Director, Prezant EnvironmentalBrad Prezant is a public health and occupational health scientist, with an epidemiology and public health focus and perspective. He works primarily as a consultant, with additional experience as a university-based research scientist. Over many decades, Brad has served as an independent expert/expert witness in Australia, New Zealand, and the US.
Brad holds a degree in Public and Environmental Health (MSPH) with a focus on occupational health and epidemiology, from the University of Washington School of Public & Environmental Health, and an MBA from the University of Washington School of Business. He served as Affiliate Associate Professor at the UW School of Public Health for 15 years.
He is a Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH, CIH, sub-specialty Indoor Environmental Quality), Certified Air Quality Professional (CAQP), and previously a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE). Brad is the current Vice-President of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality & Climate (ISIAQ). He is also an accredited WELL Building professional.
Brad is the Chief Editor of Recognition, Evaluation & Control of Indoor Mold, 2007, AIHA, now in its second edition, and has published technical articles and spoken extensively at industry and professional society conferences. -
Ivi SimsFounder, BULCS HoldingIvi Sims has been working as an Indoor Qir Quality, Restoration, and Building Physics Specialist for the past 25 years and more. She works as a consultant on substrate moisture issues, condensation, and building moisture failure. Ivi has served as an independent expert/expert witness in Australia on substrate moisture issues, condensation, and building moisture failure.
Ivi Sims has a company that sells innovative products to the market on Mitigation, ventilation, and detection. BULCS Holdings Is a wholesaling and retailing company that sells energy saving dehumidification System (ECOR Pro), Moisture meter (Protimeter) Dust Management Devices (Maxvac) Ventilation system like ERV (Energy Recovery System) to HRV(Heat recovery system) to Blower and Shroud.
BULCS Holding Pty Ltd is also a participant ARC Training Centre for Advanced Building Systems Against Airborne Infection Transmission (THRIVE) “https://research.qut.edu.au/ilaqh/projects/arc-ittc/
AS a Certified – Water Loss Specialist, Mould Consultant, Content Loss Specialist, Master Fire Smoke, Master Water & Master Textile with many years in Building Physic, Ivi now serves on ASTM standards, The AS Standard, IICRC Committee, and Building Physics STG group for AIRAH. Ivi Sit on the Board of Director of the Indoor Air Quality Association Internal and help with a few local professionals such as Dr. Claire Bird, the Australian Chapter of the Indoor Air Quality Association, which now has more than 60 members growing.
Outside her professional pursuit, Ivi is s tireless advocate for environmental awareness and education, She, together with Dr. Melissa Marot co-founded the IAQ Magazine an Australian base Indoor Air Quality Journal.