
Simple Steps to Improve Ductwork Installations
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Earth Advantage & BetterBuiltNW welcome HVAC contractors, builders, architects and other interested building professionals for this 1-hour on-demand training to learn about common ductwork installation performance issues that can be easily avoided.
Clients expect high-performance homes that meet their comfort, health, and energy-efficiency expectations, and well-designed and installed modern HVAC systems are vital to success.
A well-performing system starts with a good design but that alone is not a guarantee. Proper duct installation significantly impacts the delivery comfort and energy efficiency. We'll cover topics that include:
- Understand how to select and install various ducting materials and optimize performance, comfort, and energy efficiency.
- Hear about some of the more common problems of duct installation encountered in the field.
- Discuss how to get the best performance from flex duct.
- Learn about the terms like Equivalent Length of Duct Fittings, Zonal Pressure Relief, the "2-foot" rule, and why it's crucial to comfort.
Questions? Please contact us at education@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x18.
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Check out the Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) online training and accreditation program designed for the NW region. Join our SHP training and gain over 15+ hours of cutting edge design and building best practices that are critical to success in today's housing market.
Learning Objectives
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- Explain the importance of correctly installed ductwork
- Consider different ductwork materials and their advantages and disadvantages
- Explain and apply best practices for each approach
- Access additional resources to implement the proper installation of various components of a duct system
When & Where
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Online course available on-demand
CEs & Cost
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OR CCB: 1 CE
NATE: 1 CE
AIA LU/HWS: 1 CE
ICC: 0.1 CEs
BPI: 0.5 CEs
OREA: 1 CE
Earth Advantage Broker Renewal: 1 CE
Accredited Green Appraiser Renewal: 1 CE
Course Fee
No cost (Regularly $29*)
Questions? Contact the Education Team at education@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x18.
*This training made possible thanks in part to BetterBuiltNW

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