Beyond Codes - Building Science Technology Workshops

The Texas Association of Builders training initiative, “Beyond Codes - Building Science Technology Workshops,” will be offered by TABA at our office at 12 North 5th, Temple on Wednesday, March 19th.  The class will take place from 11 am to 1 pm and lunch will ber served. 

This 2-hour training will focus not only on building code compliance, but will provide information on the latest building science technology for residential construction that could result in 20-40% decreases in energy usage.  Nationally recognized building scientist Steve Easley will teach the course.

Why should a builder attend?  Homebuyers today are demanding more energy efficient and greener homes. This workshop takes a practical approach to building high performance homes and focuses on techniques for designing and building homes that are energy efficient, durable and comfortable. Steve Easley draws from his 25 years experience in home building and has analyzed the most cost effective methods and products for building homes that not only comply with the minimum requirements of the energy code, but that produce a product that exceeds these standards.

A home’s energy performance often looks good on paper but does not always meet the customer’s expectations with regard to comfort and energy costs. This workshop will focus on practical technologies and installation methods to meet the Energy Star Thermal BY-Pass Check List Requirements.  Attendees will learn solutions from real world examples.

Discussion will include:

            ▪  Insulation and cost effective levels

            ▪  Common energy mistakes

            ▪  Identifying thermal bypasses

            ▪  Wall and roof insulation systems

            ▪  Proper installation techniques for insulation

            ▪  Envelope tightening

            ▪  Slab, crawl spaces insulation

            ▪  Vapor and air barriers and how they relate to moisture problems and IAQ

            ▪  Heating and air-conditioning equipment, sizing mistakes and solutions

            ▪  Ductwork installation mistakes and duct tightening

            ▪  Diagnostics and testing, blower door and duct basting

            ▪  Duct leakage impacts on moisture movement backdrafting

            ▪  Understanding and selecting high performance windows

            ▪  Lighting techniques that save energy and electricity costs

            ▪  Cost effective energy efficient appliances

 

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