Solutions for Success New York 2008
SHLL 4 - Air Sealing: Priorities, Practices, & QC
Thursday, February 07, 2008 · 8:30 AM - 10:00 AMApply principles of airflow and pressure to your knowledge of home construction. What are typical priorities for air sealing and how do these priorities vary in different homes and with differing work goals? House assessment, selection of products for air sealing, issues relating to fire safety, durability, and moisture will be discussed. Explore solutions to common air sealing challenges confronting those who work in existing homes. Find out how to verify that the job is done correctly.
By attending this session, participants will
1. Better understand the principles behind priorities for air sealing in existing homes
2. Understand why air sealing needs to be done as part of an approach that addresses moisture and combustion safety concerns
3. Gain practical ideas regarding techniques and products that can be applied in the next air sealing job
Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Shell
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)
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