Airtightness Testing: Diagnostics and Repair
Course Description
What happens if your building doesn’t pass the airtightness test? What can you do to make sure it passes the first time?
Applicable to both Part 9 and Part 3 buildings, this webinar discusses diagnostic methods in detail, such as infrared thermography and smoke tracer testing. Speakers demonstrate how to use these methods to compile an air leakage inventory.
Presenters share remediation methods and show how following a particular order of operation can prevent the need for repairs. Concepts are illustrated with case studies and an in-depth discussion on mock-ups, mid-construction testing, common air leakage pathways, and a range of critical tie-ins and details to be considered.
This webinar complements the Illustrated Guide to Achieving Airtight Buildings, authored by RDH Building Science and published by BC Housing, with support from BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver.
Presenters
Einar Halbig, BASc., CEA
Einar Halbig - Einar is a Principal at E3 Eco Group. Trained as a civil engineer and working as an Energy Advisor, he has evaluated over 2,000 existing homes and hundreds of new homes. Einar provides Building Science for New Homes training and Certified Energy Advisor training. He also serves as Chair of the CHBA BC Technical Advisory Committee.
James Higgins, AScT
James Higgins is a designer and educator with 10 years experience working with new construction and existing buildings, conducting research and testing, and developing training and publications in BC.
Stephen Wong, EIT
Stephen Wong is a Building Science Consultant at Morrison Hershfield, working on building envelope design, energy modeling, and thermal performance analysis.