ACI Home Performance Conference 2007
COMF 5 - Space Heaters & Fireplaces
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 · 10:40 AM - 12:20 PMIncrease your knowledge of gas and wood fired space heaters and fireplaces. Conventional wood fireplaces are extremely inefficient and polluting. Learn the results of the latest research documenting indoor gas concentrations from unvented combustion.Advanced energy-efficient gas and wood fireplaces and space heaters now on the market effectively eliminate the problems while giving comfort and pleasure to the homeowner. Novel hybrid integrated systems which perform multiple functions will also be discussed.
By attending this session, participants will
- Learn about the serious problems and ultra-low efficiencies with conventional fireplaces
- Discover what levels of combustion gases (including carbon monoxide) are present as a result of unvented gas fireplaces.
- Find out which advanced fireplaces (wood and gas) exist as safe, clean and efficient alternatives to conventional and unvented fireplaces and space heaters
Keyword(s):
back-drafting, combustion appliance, comfort, emissions, energy efficient, fireplace, gas, health and safety, heating system, IAQ, renewables, spillage, state-of-the-art, venting, vent-free, wood
Type: Workshop
Track: Delivering Comfort
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Ohio Residential Building Inspector Ohio HVAC Ohio Residential Building Officials Ohio Residential Plan Examiner
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