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Applied Building Science 03: Conditioned Crawlspaces

Learn best practices for applying building science concepts to crawlspace design. Topics include proper techniques and materials for vapor retarders, air barriers, and insulation, as well as compliance with building and energy codes.

Intermediate

Program Details

In this training, Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr present best practices for applying building science concepts to crawlspace design. Topics include proper techniques and materials for vapor retarders, air barriers, and insulation, as well as compliance with building and energy codes.

This course consists of a video training, a slide deck and an exam.

Objectives

After successful completion of this training and exam, participants will be able to:

  • Apply building science concepts to common failures seen in vented crawlspaces
  • Illustrate the proper techniques to creating a wonderful crawlspace
  • Select the correct materials for vapor barriers, air barriers, and insulation
  • Predict potential failures of conditioned crawlspaces
  • Design a crawlspace that complies with building and energy codes

Earn

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate of completion for CEUs from ICC, AIA, BPI, and RESNET and will attain the certificate Southface Certificate of Completion B.

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$15