SFD 02N - The Garage Connection: Solving CO, IAQ, & Comfort Problems (in-field)

Saturday, May 21, 2005  ·  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Garage Connection: Solving CO, IAQ, & Comfort Problems (in-field)

An attached garage can be the source of carbon monoxide and other pollutants entering a house. Pulling air out of the garage can cause combustion appliances in the house to backdraft. Rooms over garages often have comfort problems. Here is your opportunity to use diagnostic tools, discuss whole house solutions, and improve your retrofit techniques as you address the garage connection.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Learn to measure the airflow between a garage and a house

2. Examine and discuss a variety of solutions for the indoor air quality and comfort problems posed by an attached garage

3. Get hands-on experience performing duct sealing, air sealing, and strategic dense pack

Keywords: air sealing, attached garages, backdrafting, CO, combustion appliances, combustion safety, comfort, diagnostics, duct leakage, exhaust appliances, IAQ, insulation, zonal pressure diagnostics, ZPD

Topic(s): Performance Testing, Not For Novices, Techniques for Retrofitters, Durability & Health, In-Field/Lab Sessions, Indoor Air Quality
Type: Full-Day
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA)   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• David Keefe
• Steven Emmerich
• Phil Kaluza
• Collin Olson
• Paul Raymer
• Keith Williams