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Building Science – Air, Heat, Moisture Flows, and Barriers (2023)

This 5-module course is designed to provide you with an understanding of the purpose of air, vapour, and weather barriers. In this course we review the differences between components, what the functions and benefits are, and best practices for installation to increase the durability of a home and reduce warranty call backs.

Non-Member Cost :

Online

349

25% off for CHBA BC members – learn more here

CPD Points:

BC Housing Competency Area:

Construction Technology

Time Commitment:

Minimum 7 hours

Delivery Method:

Online (via eLearning)

Course Description

Module 1: High Performance Homes and the House-As-A-System Concept
Module 2: Fundamental Building Science Principles of Heat, Air, and Moisture Flows
Module 3: Water Resistant Barriers and Strategies for Protecting Building Enclosures
Module 4: Air Barriers
Module 5: Vapour Barriers

Learn how Canadian building science research identified how individual components of houses had to work together as a system in order to achieve the high performance characteristics new home buyers have come to expect.

Discuss the science, techniques, and material options to properly protect homes from water intrusion.

Learn how to create effective air barriers in building enclosures

Understand how water vapour control in attics, walls, and foundations relates to the types and amounts of thermal insulation used.

Course Format

Online

All online courses require successful completion of the following components:

Review all course materials in full
The course includes interactive lessons, instructional videos and reference materials divided into five individual units (modules) of study. Units can be completed at a student’s own pace.

Course Material

All course materials are contained directly within the online course modules.

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