The course is available for free and is completely online.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″ background_color=”#f6f6f6″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n
Air Barriers for Professionals Course Content:<\/h2>\n
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6 modules with quizzes at each level:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
Renovation & Retrofit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Basics of Building Science<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Air Barrier Building Code<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Air Barrier Types<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Openings & Penetrations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Blower Door Testing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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PLUS: BONUS APPENDIX MODULE<\/strong> \u2013 Typical Air Barrier Details for high performance builds and retrofits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n
Learning Objectives:<\/h3>\n
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\n- Exposure to various common material types and methods of installation used for air barriers.<\/li>\n
- Understanding of how air barrier building standards are made and where to look for regulatory (building code) information on air barriers.<\/li>\n
- Awareness of the common trouble spots and solutions for air barrier installation and air tightness testing.<\/li>\n
- Familiarity with typical residential construction details demonstrating the proper placement and continuity of air barrier(s).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Available for free \u2013 updated routinely and available on most standard devices.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/guides.co\/a\/naima-canada\/air-sealing-training\/” button_text=”REGISTER” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”18px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#b9bf33″ button_font=”|||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”18px|20px|18px|20px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#b1d83a” button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″ background_color=”#f6f6f6″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.naimacanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/logo.png” alt=”NAIMA Canada logo” title_text=”logo” _builder_version=”4.4.8″ width=”220px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n
About NAIMA Canada Training<\/h4>\n
NAIMA Canada works with Canadian building science experts, construction professionals, institutions and supporting organizations to create free, online training for people in the construction industry. Our mandate is to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of buildings through increased insulation and air tightness strategies. See all available training courses here.<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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