DEVL 2 - Air Sealing: Priorities, Techniques, & Products

Wednesday, February 04, 2009  ·  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

What are the priorities for air sealing in new and existing homes? How can you determine if the pressure boundary and thermal barrier are working effectively? What solutions are permanent, profitable, and practical? Explore materials and techniques for effective air sealing including the use of single and two-component foam. 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. Identify priorities for air sealing in both new and existing homes
2. Gain practical ideas regarding techniques that can be applied at the next job
3. Know where to look for thermal defects in common housing styles and recognize the impact of air leakage on insulation performance
Keyword(s):

air sealing, airflow, bypass, existing homes, new construction, performance, pressure, pressure boundary, priorities, techniques, thermal boundary, thermal defect

 

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Devil in the Details
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Chris Clay
• Shaun Hassel
• Steve Tratt

Course Document(s):

• DEVL2_Hassel