ACI Home Performance Conference 2007

FIX 3 - Findiing & Fixing Key Junctions: Existing Homes

Tuesday, April 24, 2007 · 3:45 PM - 5:25 PM

Ever wonder why you didn’t get the savings that you expected? Or why you just can’t get that blower door reading to come down? The reason may be that there are hidden breaks in the pressure and thermal boundaries, commonly found in the building framing. Learn how to find critical junction points, strategies for sealing them, and how to measure the effectiveness of your work.

By attending this session, participants will

Discuss critical junction points – what they are and where to find them
Understand that careful attention to sealing critical junction points is fundamental to achieving pressure and thermal boundaries
Learn strategies for sealing critical junction points

Keyword(s):

air sealing, building envelope, critical junction, framing, pressure boundary, products, residential, techniques, thermal boundary, weatherization

Type: Workshop
Track: Fix 'Em Up
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA) 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):

Keith Williams

Course Document(s):

FIX3_Williams

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