US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference

BAS 1 - The House as a System

Tuesday, August 15, 2006 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

An improvement to one part of a home can sometimes cause unanticipated effects on another part of the house system. This session focuses on how to predict and / or diagnose these effects, in order to prevent negative consequences. No prior technical knowledge is needed.

By attending this session, participants will

Examine the driving forces that impact moisture, heat, and air movement in buildings
Explore the interactions that can cause performance problems
Understand the role of diagnostics in verifying that expected results are achieved

KEYWORDS: airflow, combustion safety, depressurization, diagnostics, heat, IAQ, mechanical systems, moisture, pressure, thermal boundary

David Keefe, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, Fairfax, VT

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: The Basics
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) Ohio Residential Building Inspector Ohio HVAC Ohio Residential Building Officials Ohio Residential Plan Examiner

Course Presenter(s):

David Keefe

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