Today’s energy-efficient homes are built tightly to seal out cold in Winter and keep in the cool in Summer. Even code-built homes are tighter than they have been historically. Thanks to this, it’s possible a new home may be damaged by lack of ventilation or by excess moisture.
Through laundry, bathing, washing dishes and just breathing, as many as 20l of moisture may be added to the indoor environment on a given day.
Most builders have likely received one of those dreaded phone calls: “Why do my windows have water and mold on them?” or, “My hardwoods are cracking and I don’t know why!” or even the panicked “My basement is leaking!”
Humidity control is a significant issue in new homes, especially as we push the energy performance of homes closer to Net Zero Energy. From swelling of engineered hardwood, musty smelling basements and window condensation to short cycling air conditioning units; understanding humidity and specifically relative humidity is important to all homebuilders, their HVAC partners and happy homeowners.
Cost:
- Early bird HBA member: $259 +HST
- Regular HBA member : $299 +HST
- Early bird non-member: $307 +HST
- Regular non-member: $349 +HST
Early bird pricing ends October 15th, 2019
Venue:
BILD Offices - Awards Hall20 Upjohn Rd
Toronto, ON
M3B 2V9
Canada
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Course Content:
Some questions the class will address are:
- What is causing the humidity problems in the first place?
- What are the acceptable or ideal levels of humidity?
- What options are available to builders to control construction moisture?
- What mechanical design and equipment selection options are available for HVAC designers?
- What are best practices for homeowners in the 1st and 2nd year of operating their new homes, and how do we successfully communicate these practices to them?
Who Should Attend:
Builders • HVAC Contractors • Warranty and service representatives • Site supervisors • Foremen • Customer Service • Site service • Architects and designers (BCIN designates) • Contracts/Purchasing • Building Officials
Instructor:
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Andy Oding
Vice President and Director of Building Science at Building Knowledge Canada
Andrew is the past-Chair of the CHBA Net Zero Housing Council and Vice chair of the CHBA Technical Research Committee (TRC).
He is a recognized building science trainer with the Government of Canada-Office of Energy Efficiency, Building Science Specialist (University of Toronto), a Certified Energy Evaluator (CEE), LEED Accredited Professional (AP) and mechanical designer.
Andrew and the Building Knowledge Team work with builders, building officials, manufacturers and trades across Canada and in the U.S. providing building science support and training, energy code compliance, volunteer program compliance (ENERGY STAR®, Net Zero Home, LEED , R2000,etc).
Contact:
For more information, contact Events and Marketing Manager Jessika Diamond at 416-447-0077
Cancellation Policy:
EnerQuality endeavours to be as flexible as possible with our cancellation policy. In the event you are unable to personally attend a workshop, you may, with prior notice, substitute another representative from your company. A refund (less $50 administration fee) will be issued for cancellations made up to 14 days in advance of the workshop. Contractual obligations and agreements with third parties may require for the policy to be amended or revised from time to time. EnerQuality reserves the right to reschedule, relocate, or cancel events. Should this be required, we will provide prior notice to all registrants.
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