*Please note that this webinar runs for 30 minutes and is therefore worth 0.5 continuing education units/hours.
To
create an effective building envelope, all penetrations in the exterior shell
must be well sealed. This is especially true around windows and doors. Poor air
sealing around windows and doors can allow the uncontrolled movement of air to
infiltrate and exit the building increasing energy costs, reducing comfort, and
negatively impacting indoor air quality.
This
learning unit will specifically look at the industry compliance standards in
residential construction related to air sealing around windows and doors, the
best choice in air sealing products available today, and additional resources
available to learn more about air sealing around windows and doors.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the importance of air sealing around windows and doors
- List specific industry specifications related to air sealing around windows and doors
- Explain to customers the importance of using the right building product for the required specification when air sealing windows and doors
- Utilize additional resources related to best practices in air sealing windows and doors