DUR 3 - Mechanical Ventilation Systems: Effectiveness & Operating Costs

Wednesday, February 04, 2009  ·  3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Mechanical ventilation can improve air quality and prevent building failures when it’s done right. 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 a systems’ ability to effectively and efficiently provide fresh air. Examine the cost of operation with different ventilation strategies.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Learn the potential and limitations of different types of mechanical ventilation systems
2. Improve your ability to install or recommend a system that will perform as expected over the long term
3. Recognize the importance of occupant education to ensure that a system is operated and maintained
Keyword(s):

controls, design, indoor air quality, installation, maintenance, mechanical ventilation, moisture, performance, positive & negative pressurization, products, sizing, techniques

 

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Durability & Health
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):

• Terry Brennan
• Barbara Miller