Spring 2010 Energy Efficiency Classes
Class Details & Registration
| Program Title | Reducing Moisture Problems in New Homes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time, Location | March 3 (Wednesday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm) San Jose--Pipe Trades | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Also Offered | May 11 (Tuesday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm) Auburn--Holiday Inn | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | Litigation surrounding water and moisture-related problems in new homes has risen dramatically in recent years. Some experts estimate that as much as 80% of construction defect litigation in the residential market is due to water and moisture-related failures. Using photos gathered from years of field experience, Steve Easley examines common design and construction defects that create moisture problems and lead to callbacks. Hell also identify and show common installation errors, and help you learn how to select building materials that lead to a more durable energy efficient building. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Audience Level | This advanced class is intended for new home designers, builders, contractors, HERS raters and others familiar with residential wood framed construction. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Instructor(s) | Steve Easley Steve Easley is an internationally recognized construction consultant specializing in solving building science related problems and educating building industry professionals. His work focuses on increasing quality of construction, sustainability, and reducing costly mistakes that lead to construction defects and call backs. Steve has hosted hundreds of best practice building science videos, including the California Energy Commission's Energy Code Online Training, which can be viewed at www.energyvideos.com. He has also co-hosted hundreds of television and radio programs, including over 100 shows on the Discovery Channel's Your New House. Steve is a spokes person for the Green Building Initiative, member of the U.S. Green Building Council, and an advisor to the National Association of Home Builders Quality in Housing Council. He was a tenured Professor of Building Construction and Contracting at Purdue University for 10 years. He is nationally known speaker on the subject of cost effective, practical approaches to quality assurance, and high performance buildings. His goal and mission is helping building professionals achieve structures that are durable, energy efficient, healthy, and comfortable to live and work in. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resources | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost | No fee for this program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credits | AIA: 4.5 (HSW) NCQLP: 0 (Learn more about AIA continuing education and NCQLP.) |
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