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Free PG&E Webinar: How to Design and Build High-Performance Walls, October 4, 9-11 am
Event Description
California’s 2022 Title 24 Residential Energy Code all but requires high-performance walls with exterior insulation while higher-performance home designs, like Passive House, requires continuous exterior insulation.
This class examines how to design and build high-performance wall assemblies that deliver energy efficiency, reduce space conditioning loads, and do not lead to water or moisture failures. Presenter Steve Easley will delve into the best installation practices for air barrier/sealing to meet and exceed building codes.
The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, participants will be able to:
- Layers and functions of a high-performance wall assemblies
- Air sealing techniques and locations
- Insulation installation best practices
- Cost-effective advanced framing techniques
- Windows and designing your project for success
- Relationships between air barriers, moisture vapor transmission, condensation, material permeability
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 is a frequently requested speaker because of his practical approach to building science. He is known for his dynamic speaking style and his unique ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms that can be easily integrated into practice.
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