AIR 5 - Duct Leakage & Duct Sealing

Thursday, February 07, 2008  ·  10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Duct systems have two types of holes: intentional (registers) and unintentional (possible leaks). Holes have different effects on how a house uses energy and on the comfort and safety of occupants. This session will provide a concise overview of the difference between a hole and a leak, the effects of duct leakage on energy use and house pressures, the importance of prioritizing duct repair work, and the various benefits of performing diagnostic tests (hint: these go beyond saving energy).

By attending this session, participants will

1. Explore the effects of duct leakage on energy use and house pressures
2. Find out how to prioritize duct repairs and what to use to fix them
3. Recognize the importance of testing in and out

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Air
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Lou Marrongelli