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Dwell Well Institute/Building A Mold Safe Home
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Building A Mold Safe Home

Learn The Building Basics YOU NEED TO KNOW with The Interactive Online Course For Mold-Aware Homeowners AND Building Pros!
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Contents

WELCOME Start Here

➡️ DOWNLOAD Your Student Guide
Welcome Message From Cheryl
Join The Student Group!

BONUS Presentations

BONUS Moisture Matters Presentation
PART 1 Mold Preventative Home Renovation
PART 2 Mold Preventative Home Renovation

UNIT 1 Site Selection

Lesson1.1 Course Introduction
Lesson1.2 Climate
Lesson1.3 Site Selection
Lesson1.4 Permits & Site Planning
Lesson1.5 Surveys
Lesson1.6 Site Grading
UNIT 1 Additional Resource Documents
BSH Unit 1 Summary
BONUS LESSON Site Drainage To Protect Foundations

UNIT 2 Building Design

Lesson2.1 Building Design Basics
Lesson2.2 Design Vocabulary
Lesson2.3 Design Phases
Lesson2.4 Design Styles
Lesson2.5 Floor Planning
Lesson2.6 Walls & Roofs
Lesson2.7 Mechanicals: HVAC, Electric, Plumbing
UNIT 2 Additional Resource Documents
BSH Unit 2 Summary
BONUS LESSON All About HVAC
BONUS LESSON Shower Tub Moisture Management
BONUS LESSON Toilet Sink Mold Prevention
BONUS LESSON Sustainability and Energy

UNIT 3 Foundation Types

Lesson3.1 Foundations
Lesson3.2 Slabs
Lesson3.3 Crawl Spaces
Lesson3.4 Basements
Lesson3.5 Foundation Drainage
Lesson3.6 Waterproofing
Lesson3.7 Foundation Choices
UNIT 3 Additional Resource Documents
BSH Unit 3 Summary PDF
BONUS LESSON All About Crawlspaces
BONUS LESSON Basement Mold Issues and Solutions
BONUS LESSON Slab Foundation Facts

UNIT 4 The Roof

Lesson 4.1 Roof Overview
Lesson 4.2 Roof Slope
Lesson 4.3 Roof Water Control
Lesson 4.4 Roof Venting & Insulation
Lesson 4.5 Roof Details
Lesson 4.6 Gutters
UNIT 4 Additional Resource Documents
BSH Unit 4 Summary PDF
BONUS LESSON All About Chimneys
BONUS LESSON All About Attics

UNIT 5 Walls & Openings

Lesson 5.1 Walls & Openings
Lesson 5.2 Materials
Lesson 5.3 Drying & Drainage
Lesson 5.4 Rainscreens
UNIT 5 Additional Resource Documents
BONUS LESSON Stucco Basics
BONUS LESSON All About Insulation
BONUS LESSON Waterproofing Windows and Doors

UNIT 6 Contracts

Lesson 6.1 What Is A Construction Contract
Lesson 6.2 Why Do Contracts Matter
Lesson 6.3 Where To Obtain Contracts
UNIT 6 Sample Contract PDF
Hiring and Working with Builders and Contractors

BONUS SECTION Building Materials

BONUS LESSON All About Vapor Barriers
BONUS LESSON Flooring Facts To Avoid Mold
BONUS LESSON Brick and Masonry Masterclass
BONUS LESSON Wood Materials Masterclass
BONUS LESSON Mold and Moisture In Wood Products

BONUS Before You Buy or Rent

The 3 Part Video Series from Architect; Cheryl Ciecko. Learn to spot building defects, signs of water damage and mold BEFORE you buy or rent a property.
Before You Buy or Rent Masterclass
Cheryl Answers Common Questions On Building Defects
Evaluations Part 1
Evaluations Part 2
Tools For Moisture Testing, Cleaning, and Containment
CHECKLIST Tips To Find A Safe Home

STUDENT RESOURCES

1 YEAR FREE Dwell Well Institute Membership
CONSULTING Rate For BSH Students
CHECKLIST Questions For Builders
CHECKLIST Top Home Building Mistakes

Q&A ARCHIVES Older Video Replays

Please see the "Q&A Session Videos with Cheryl" for the latest video replays.

(In the "Products" of your student account).

Q&A Broadcast 1.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 2.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 3.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 4.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 5.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 6.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 8.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 9.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 10.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 11 PART 2.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 11 PART 1.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 12.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 13.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 14.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 15.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 16.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 17.mp4
Q&A Broadcast 18
Q&A Broadcast 19
Q&A Broadcast 20
March Q&A With Cheryl 2022
April Q&A With Cheryl 2022
May Q&A with Cheryl 2022
June 2022 Ask Cheryl QA Session
July Q&A with Cheryl 2022
September Q&A with Cheryl 2022
October Q&A with Cheryl 2022
November Q&A with Cheryl 2022
December Q&A with Cheryl 2022
January Q&A with Cheryl 2023
February Q&A with Cheryl 2023
March Q&A with Cheryl 2023
April Q&A with Cheryl 2023
May Q&A with Cheryl 2023
June Q&A with Cheryl 2023
July Q&A with Cheryl 2023
August Q&A with Cheryl 2023
September Q&A with Cheryl 2023
October Q&A with Cheryl 2023
November Q&A with Cheryl 2023
December QA With Cheryl 2023
January Q&A with Cheryl 2024
February Q&A with Cheryl 2024