Introduction to air barriers with CSC Ottawa

by | November 8, 2016 12:15 pm

On Monday, November 28, the Ottawa Chapter of CSC is hosting a comprehensive introduction to airtightness and air sealing, inviting two guest speakers: passive design expert Craig Toohey (475 High Performance Building Supply) and architect Huston Eubank (Climate Resources Exchange International).

The pair will explore:

• why an air barrier is critical to high-performance construction (via in-depth discussion of the supporting building science);
• definitions of air barriers, along with standards, to provide a comprehensive look at materials and components;
• how to design an air barrier, uncovering the complete process and critical decisions needed to optimize chances for success; and
• construction and testing of air barriers.

The event begins at the Centurion Centre[1] at 4:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/make-it-tight-tickets-29214493336[2].

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