SHLL 1 - Panel: Next Generation of Air Sealing in Existing Houses

Tuesday, April 28, 2009  ·  10:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Examine a universal process for achieving ultra high performance in residential building envelopes. Learn from a case study for a residential project that followed this process and tested at .10 CFM50/sq. ft. of surface area (six sides). The session will focus on the importance of the quality assurance process in planning for and achieving high-performance air barriers. Part of the discussion will include how to uniformly represent building airtightness as it relates to calculating and reporting building surface areas and volumes. This is part of the next generation of air sealing: a better way to compare homes and buildings.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Become familiar with the steps required to achieve performance levels beyond conventional / prescriptive air sealing measures
2. Receive an overview of materials and quality assurance protocols used for the measures
3. Rethink assumptions regarding what and how to achieve greater airtightness

Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Building Shell
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Katrin Klingenberg
• Richard Kornbluth
• Duncan Prahl
• Laverne Dalgleish
• Joe Nagan