US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference

SHLL 7 - Remuddling: Converted Porches, Garages, & Additions

Thursday, August 17, 2006  ·  10:20 AM - 11:50 AM

How do you address those intentionally or unintentionally heated spaces that were not built to be part of the house? Are there creative solutions to dealing with frost heave and differential movement? What about construction techniques that don’t know the meaning of the phrase “building code”? Or an exposed concrete slab floor in the once garage, now master bedroom? Get the answers for these questions and have the opportunity to share your solutions.
By attending this session, participants will
  1. Brainstorm ideas for non traditional insulation applications and solutions
  2. Appreciate the variety of challenges the weatherization program addresses and solves
KEYWORDS: additions, auditing, garages, health & safety, IAQ, inspection, movement, porches, substandard construction, techniques
TBD

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Improving the Shell
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

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