Building Science Workshop
with Joseph Lstiburek, Ph.D., P. Eng. and Terry Brennan
Workshop Agenda
|
7:00 am |
Registration Begins & Continental Breakfast |
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8:00 am |
Workshop |
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12:15 pm |
Lunch |
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1:00 pm |
Workshop |
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5:15 pm |
Workshop Adjourns |
Workshop Outline
- Introduction
Key concepts to be covered
Changes to building technology
The house system concept
- Rain and
Ground Water
Drainage planes
Brick and stucco
Synthetic stucco problems
- Pressures
and Mechanical Systems
Air pressures in houses
Wind effects
Stack effects
HVAC effects
- Condensation Details
Relative humidity and moisture
Mold and mildew
Airtightness of houses and air change
- Construction Details
Building enclosure air leakage
How to find holes
How to fix the holes you find
- Moisture
Putting it all together
Rain and ground water leakage
Capillarity and siding/trim problems
Vapor barriers and air barriers
Walls, roofs and foundations
- Carbon
Monoxide and Indoor Air Quality
Combustion safety
Fireplace draft
Allergy-free housing
Materials selection
Exclusion and source control
Filtration, dilution and ventilation
- Problem
Solving
Specific problems
Ice damming
Comfort/heating bill complaints
Summary
- Terry's Top 10 Things to do with the Enclosure and the Mechanical System
For more information about the workshop,
contact:
Jim Hammel, (315) 638–1757
jhammel@twcny.rr.com.