This class provides information on how the house works as a system. Discussion includes information on the dynamics of how a home works and the management of heat, air and moisture. Issues described include stack affect, relative humidity, pressure differentials, air movement. The goal is to achieve comfort, energy efficiency and durability in the home.
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A discussion on reasoning behind why a home needs to be air tight. This how-to-do, workshop provides information on normal areas of air leakage, techniques for air sealing and air sealing products. Visual examples of specific air leaks and methods for sealing are provided, as well, as samples of the actual products.
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Information on the cause of ice dams on residences is presented with visual examples of different areas of concern. An explanation of air and moisture movements in cold attics and minimum standards for attic ventilation is discussed. Examples of retrofit techniques and products are provided. Methods for mitigation of ice dams are illustrated for participants.
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The focus of the first half of this workshop is Energy Star appliances; refrigerators, dishwashers, washers and freezers. Discussion includes what the Energy Star seal means regarding energy efficiency. The second half of the workshop deals with energy efficient lighting, including compact fluorescent lights and Light Emitting Diode bulbs. Examples and demonstrations of the light bulbs are provided along with energy saving percentages.
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This class discusses energy efficient heating appliances including boilers, forced air furnaces, room heaters and hot water heating appliances. ACHP emphases sealed combustion, direct vent combustion products of all kinds. Each type of heating product is discussed and evaluated.
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Discussion and demonstrations of energy efficient windows and doors are presented with examples of product type, cross sections of the construction of the windows and presentation of R- Value and U-Factor. Installation techniques and products are also presented and discussed.
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The areas of a house that need insulation are discussed along with types of insulating products. Standard installation techniques and minimum code requirements compared to optimum insulation levels are discussed Visual as well as actual examples are presented.
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The focus of discussion in this workshop center on air movement within the house and the impact on occupants. Discussion on whole house ventilation begins in the crawl space and encompasses the entire house. Minimum air change requirements are discussed, and the benefits of mechanical ventilation versus natural ventilation are discussed.
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This 2 day course compiles all of the elements of ACHP's eight energy efficiency workshops. Material covered on Day 1 will include: Building Science Basics (8-10 am), Air Tightness (10am-12pm), Ice Dams (1-3 pm), Lighting and Appliances (3-5pm). On Day 2 Heating and Hot Water (8-10am), Doors and Windows (10am-12pm), Insulation (1-3pm), and Ventilation (3-5 pm) will be discussed. Professionals can receive up to 16 CEU's for attending.
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