MAM 04 - House as a System
Monday, April 27, 2009 · 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This overview of residential energy efficiency is appropriate for future auditors, would-be retrofitters, and anyone else who lives in a house. It starts with the basics of heat, air, and moisture flow. Common building performance problems and their solutions are outlined. Condensation, indoor air quality, and combustion safety are briefly covered. Come and get the knowledge you need to understand the lingo, to prepare for more detailed sessions, or to make the right decisions about your own home.
By attending this session, participants will
- Be introduced to a variety of building performance issues
- Understand how heat, air, and moisture move through buildings
- Have a better understanding of how building performance is often driven by interactions
Type: Half-Day
CEU:
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)
North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE)
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
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