W-2 BEST - Air Sealing: Priorities & Practices

Wednesday, February 01, 2006  ·  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Keywords: Air sealing, blower doors, existing homes, key junctures, new construction, pressure boundaries principles, priorities, productivity, product selection, specifications, techniques, thermal boundaries, tips, tools, tricks

Explore solutions to common air sealing challenges. Gain practical ideas regarding techniques and tools that can be applied in the next air sealing job. Understand why the most important air sealing is often done (or not done) with a hammer rather than a caulk gun.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Be able to identify the opportunities often found in story and a half, balloon framed,
ranch, double-wide, and solid masonry homes
2. Learn to determine priorities for air sealing in new and existing homes
3. Understand why air sealing needs to be a part of an approach that addresses moisture,
indoor air quality, and combustion safety concerns

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Best Practices For New & Old Homes (BEST)
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA)   American Institute of Architects (AIA)   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)