Courses

Fri 15 Feb 2013 – Sat 16 Feb 2013
Midland Energy Training & Assessment Centre - Laois, Ireland

AIM: This course is suitable for those wishing to gain a knowledge of airtightness in buildings. With increased insulation upgrades of existing houses , the knowledge of how to achieve , measure and test for air tightness is important along with proper ventilation which is essential for occupant health, comfort and indoor air quality. Course Contents: Building Fabric terminology – Insulation, u-values, Thermal Bridging, heat loss Airtightness terminology , measurement and standards Building fabric and common sources of air leakage Ventilation and occupant health Requirement for new buildings, achieving a continuous airtight layer Complying with building regulations Requirement for MVHR vs Natural Ventilation Requirements for attaining Passivhaus levels of performance Air leakage test demonstration in our demo house Practical airtightness installation with airtightness products Visit: www.targetzero.ie for more details