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NSW · 3 points

Condensation & Ventilation: Building Airtight Homes That Don’t Grow Mould

Tighter, better-insulated homes are better buildings — and they punish moisture mistakes that a leaky home used to forgive. This course covers where condensation actually forms, what the NCC expects, and the site habits that keep a sealed home dry.

  • Technical issues
  • Phone-friendly, progress saves as you go
  • Assessed — unlimited attempts
  • PDF certificate on completion

Buy this course · $49.00 or save with a points pack

You'll learn: Identify the high-risk condensation points in an energy-efficient home, specify and check ventilation and vapour management correctly, and run a pre-lining moisture walk that catches the failures before they are buried.

  • NSW: 3 points (Technical issues)

What’s inside

  1. About this course
  2. why airtight homes changed the moisture game
  3. The physics you actually need on site
  4. Where interstitial condensation actually forms
  5. What the code expects of you
  6. Air sealing: the highest-value hour on the job
  7. Membranes and the drying path
  8. Ventilation: designed, not accidental
  9. Exhaust systems that actually move air
  10. Roof spaces, climate zones and the ceiling plane
  11. Thermal bridging and cold spots
  12. Wet areas: where waterproofing and condensation meet
  13. Subfloors, slabs and ground moisture
  14. Renovations and retrofits: the highest-risk work

Plus 3 knowledge checks, 2 site scenarios, 1 drag-and-drop task and an assessment at the end.

Reviewed by a NSW building practitioner.

Buy this course — $49.00

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this course has been prepared using best endeavours to ensure that it is accurate, current and relevant at the time of publication. However, building legislation, regulations, standards, codes, policies and their interpretation may change over time and, in some circumstances, may be subject to interpretation or vary depending on the specific circumstances of a project.

The information provided is intended as general educational guidance only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for project-specific professional advice or verification.

Builders, contractors and other industry professionals are encouraged to independently verify the applicable requirements for each project, including the relevant legislation, regulations, standards, approvals and authority requirements, having regard to the specific site, building, construction method and circumstances.

PointCPD makes no representation or guarantee that the information provided will be applicable to every project or circumstance and recommends that participants seek appropriate professional or regulatory advice where clarification is required.