Description: Modern energy codes have placed an increasing emphasis on controlling air leakage into and out of residential buildings. To accomplish this goal, builders must execute a thorough air sealing strategy and proceed with verification through blower door testing. This session will provide a comprehensive look at airtightness in homes, including a look at the fundamentals of air flow through building assemblies. This discussion will include a focus on both code-mandated and above-code strategies that lead to a high-performance building.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the fundamental principles of airflow in buildings, including the factors that impact pressure differences across the building enclosure.
- Discuss common approaches to sealing gaps and cracks in building enclosures, including material options that impact constructability and budget.
- Review current code requirements for verification of building airtightness, including a deeper dive into how blower door tests provide insight into building performance.
- Understand the challenges facing the residential construction industry as builders continue to seek new ways to meet airtightness goals and requirements.
Course Schedule
9am-11am
Registration Fee
$40
Credit Hours
2 UCC continuing education credit hours awarded
Instructors
PHRC
*We no longer accept paper registrations or invoicing for this class. Online registrations only. Credit Cards and PayPal are accepted as payment.
Attendance & Cancellation Policy for Virtual Class
To receive full CEU's for this class, Attendance & Participation in the Live Zoom's are required.
*If there are any Attendance Issues, please e-mail Christy Saliaris at csaliaris@pml.org
Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an email to cancellations@paconstructioncodesacademy.org . Refunds will be determined by the date of the fax or email. A cancellation received less than 10 business days of the session you are registered for, is subject to a $50 administrative fee and any PayPal transactional fees. Those who cancel within 2 business days of the session date or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee and if unpaid, will be invoiced. Credit toward future PCCA courses may be accepted upon approval from the PCCA administrator; substitutions may be accepted.
CANCELLATION & NO SHOW POLICY: Cancellations must be received in writing by faxing to (717) 236-9493 or sending an email to cancellations@paconstructioncodesacademy.org. Refunds will be determined by the date of the fax or email. A cancellation received less than 10 business days of the session you are registered for, is subject to a $20 processing fee for refunds. Those who cancel within 2 business days of the session date or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee and if unpaid, will be invoiced. Credit toward future PCCA courses may be accepted upon approval from the PCCA administrator; substitutions may be accepted.