PHRC Webinars

Understanding and Addressing Air Leakage in Attached Dwellings

10/8/2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Instructor: Chris Hine (Associate Director, PHRC)

Handouts

Link to Webinar: https://bit.ly/PHRCWebinar-AirLeakage

Description

This session will review areas within attached dwelling units where air sealing can be difficult. These areas include the wall assembly separating two-family dwellings and the rated wall assembly required in townhouses not more than three stories in height. We will assess areas of air leakage in commonly used wall assemblies and review ways to reduce air infiltration. Finally, we will look at additional wall assemblies that may not be commonplace but have the potential to help with reducing high air leakage rates.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify air leakage trouble spots within the envelope that could lead to a decrease in energy efficiency or introduce contaminants into a conditioned space.
2. Review ways to address those trouble spots with specific products on the market that are designed to help with air infiltration.
3. Understand alternative designs that may differ from typical designs but can help with reducing air leakage in common walls.
4. Identify areas where these designs can also help with the reduction in sound transmittance as well as creating a more energy-efficient assembly.

Cost

Free to attend; $25 for continuing education credit in live webinar

Credit Hours

Live Webinar: 1.0 PA L&I Contact Hour, 1.0 PA PDH for engineers, 1.0 AIA LU|HSW, 1.0 ICC Contact Hour (0.1 CEU)

Tags: 2024-25