T-1 BEST - Mechanical Ventilation for New & Existing Homes

Thursday, February 02, 2006  ·  8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Keywords: Controls, design, IAQ, installation, maintenance, mechanical ventilation, moisture, performance, positive & negative pressurization, products, sizing, techniques

When done right, mechanical ventilation can improve air quality and prevent building failures. When done wrong, it can cause more problems than it solves... and increase utility bills. Learn about system design, installation details, controls, occupant education, and maintenance that make a big difference in long-term system performance and reliability.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Recognize the importance of occupant education to ensure that a system is operated and
    maintained
2. Learn of the potential and limitations of different types of mechanical ventilation systems
3. Be better able to install a system that will perform as expected over the long term

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)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Terry Brennan

Course Document(s):

• GuideToVent_Brennan
• HomeownerGdeToVent_Brennan
• TheGarbageBagTest_link

  (Click the link to read this article on the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation website)