Verifying Air Distribution and Air Barrier Systems in Residential Construction
CEUs: 0.9 ICC
Understanding, measuring and diagnosing air leakage of the duct systems and the building shell is the focus of this training course. The air distribution system and the home envelope are described and investigated along with their impacts on efficiency, safety and building durability. Tools and methods for measuring duct and air leakage and duct and air leakage calculations are explained. Discussions and examples include pressure influences and pressure diagnostics. This course is an excellent introduction to residential duct and air leakage for anyone considering performing this type of testing and diagnostics; or anyone who will be approving and overseeing others to perform this type of work.
Course Outline
| Module 1 | Air Distribution Systems and Duct Leakage | |
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This module focuses on the air distribution system and how it impacts efficiency, safety and building durability. Tools and methods for measuring duct leakage and duct leakage calculations will be covered. | ||
| Unit 1 | Understanding The Conditioned Air Distribution System | |
| Unit 2 | Understanding The Conditioned Air Distribution System Quiz | |
| Unit 3 | Performing Duct Leakage Testing | |
| Unit 4 | Testing Duct Leakage Quiz | |
| Unit 5 | Duct Failure Causes | |
| Unit 6 | Duct Failure Causes Quiz | |
| Unit 7 | Performing Duct Leakage Calculations | |
| Unit 8 | Performing Duct Leakage Calculations Quiz | |
| Unit 9 | Research Your Conditioned Air Distribution System | |
| Unit 10 | The Conditioned Air Distribution Systems Exam | |
| Module 2 | Air Infiltration and Exfiltration | |
Measuring and diagnosing air leakage of the building shell is the focus of this module. Tools, methods, and calculations will be discussed as well as pressure influences and pressure diagnostics. | ||
| Unit 1 | Understanding The Air Barrier | |
| Unit 2 | Understanding the Air Barrier Quiz | |
| Unit 3 | Investigating Problem Areas in the Building Envelope | |
| Unit 4 | Testing and Diagnostics for Air Infiltration | |
| Unit 5 | Testing and Diagnostics for Air Infiltration Quiz | |
| Unit 6 | Understanding Infiltration Calculations | |
| Unit 7 | Understanding Infiltration Calculations Quiz | |
| Unit 8 | Air Infiltration and Exfiltration Exam | |
