ACI New Jersey Home Performance Conference

THER 1 - Understanding Thermal & Pressure Boundaries

Wednesday, January 24, 2007 · 10:20 AM - 11:50 AM

What is a thermal boundary and pressure boundary? How can you make sure the home is not drawing “fresh” air from the attic, garage, or crawlspace? Learn what can happen to a home when the boundaries are not aligned or intact. Find out how to use pressure diagnostics to align the thermal and pressure boundaries.

By attending this session, participants will

Understand why aligning the pressure and thermal boundaries are critical to the health, safety, durability, energy efficiency, and comfort of a home
Discover where to look for thermal and pressure defects and determine where the most effective boundary should be located
Learn about diagnostic tools that can be used to determine the effectiveness of the thermal and pressure boundary

Keyword(s): air sealing, construction defects, design, diagnostics, durability, existing homes, framing, insulation, key junctures, moisture, new construction, pressure, thermal bypass, thermal defects
Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Thermal Actions
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) ASHI

Course Presenter(s):

Anthony Cox

Course Document(s):

THER1_Cox

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