ACI New Jersey Home Performance Conference

THER 4 - Air Sealing Priorities & Practices

Thursday, January 25, 2007 · 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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

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

Keyword(s): air sealing, blower doors, existing homes, key junctures, new construction, pressure boundaries, principles, priorities, productivity, product selection, specifications, techniques, thermal boundaries, tips, tools, tricks
Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Thermal Actions
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) ASHI

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