Presentations

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving a building science introduction for homes in hot climate zones. Part 1 of 7.

Video discussing weather data, including heating degree days and cooling degree days, and how this information is used to inform the ΔT term in the Fourier's Law equation.

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically weatherization, safety, and quality control measures. Part 2 of 7.

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically combustion safety and combustion appliance zones. Part 3 of 7.

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically pressure, air flow, and air leakage. Part 4 of 7.

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically building envelope, air sealing, and attics. Part 5 of 7.

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically mechanical ventilation for air flow. Part 6 of 7.

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically duct testing and leakage calculations. Part 7 of 7.

Webinar from Mitsubishi Electric Trane U.S. on the pros and cons of using cold climate air source heat pumps (ccASHP) in homes in cold climates.

Webinar from Shawn LeMons for EEBA on the pros and cons of using cold climate air source heat pumps (ccASHP) in homes in cold climates. Free EEBA login required.

Webinar from Keenan Watson and Samantha Kambo of DuPont on how to correctly install a weather-resistant barrier on a home for code compliance effectiveness. Free EEBA login required.