Event Title: Advanced Air Sealing with Bob Kahabka

Where: Ulster County Community Action Committee, Inc. - Kingston (Host)

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

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Systematic Approach to Air Sealing

This training is for: Ulster County Community Action Committee (host), Sullivan, Dutchess, Orange)
Auditors and Crew Leaders

Course Description:

This training will be directed toward auditors, crew supervisors and others interested in understanding the relationship between zonal pressures and air flows. The blower door and the digital manometer will be taken to new uses in determining the volume of air flow (CFM) that moves through attached zones such as attics, garages, crawlspaces, etc. when performing a blower door test. This is important as it can help prioritize areas of the building on which to focus air leakage reduction efforts, and can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of completed air sealing. Additionally this training will focus on techniques used to locate air leakage paths and effective ways to air seal.

I. Using infrared imagery year round to locate air leakage - Demonstration of how to use building pressures to increase the image and track air leakage routes through the building with infrared

II. Using the blower door, duct blaster and pressures to locate air leakage - Using positive and negative pressures and diagnostic smoke to locate air leakage routes through the building frame and distribution ductwork.

III. Using zonal pressure calculators and the blower door to measure CFM airflow from individual attics, porches, garages and spaces attached to the conditioned space. A little bit of math and physics but nothing complicated.

IV. Mapping, locating and exposing air leakage routes through the building frame. This may involve some hammer and prybar efforts.

V. Air sealing techniques with 2 part spray urethane -- Attendees will have an opportunity to apply 2 part urethane foam spray as an approach to air sealing.

VI. Air sealing building frames with high density cellulose -- High density cellulose can be a very effective air sealing measure when done right and installed in the correct places. We will examine building frames as the largest source of air leakage and demonstrate ways to effectively address band joist areas between floors, interior wall partitions and open framed stairwells with high density cellulose

VII. Air sealing chimneys and vents for safety - a brief demonstration on correct materials and techniques for sealing active chimneys and vent pipes

VIII. Diagnostics for locating duct leaks and duct sealing practices - a hands on exercise in locating duct leaks with pressure, and strategies for repairing and improving various duct leaks and deficiencies

IX. Health and safety testing of the combustion appliance zones and combustion appliance drafts as standard operating procedure for air sealed buildings

Agenda - TBA


Prerequisites: None

Class Size: 8

BPI CEU: 8

Instructor: Bob Kahabka

Course Fees: $50/person
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Event Title: Krendl Insulation Machine Maintenance and Repair Training

Where: Neighborhood Housing Services of South Buffalo, Inc. - Buffalo

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

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Krendl Maintenance and Repair

This training is for:
Weatherization Crew Chiefs, Crewmen, Home Performance Contractors, Insulators.

Course Description:
Does your agency use Krendl insulation machines? Do you have someone on staff capable of maintaining and repairing your Krendl equipment? This hands-on training, with a Krendl factory rep, will bring your staff up to speed on basic Krendl maintenance and repairs. Krendl machines will be diagnosed and repaired by your staff under the supervision of the Krendl factory rep. Training handouts include machine schematics with parts list and troubleshooting tips. The knowledge gained by your staff's participation in this hands-on training will pay dividends in the future with less down time and better performance of your agency's Krendl insulation machines. Send your staff, we'll roll up our sleeves, spin some wrenches, and get our hands dirty.

Agenda
There will be a short discussion on Krendl's history, the different models of machines and their maintenance requirements. Then, out to the garage for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs. All parts required to repair machines are additional to the cost of this training. Weatherization agencies will be billed for this additional cost and Home Performance contractors will have to pay at time of repair. Coffee break and lunch are included.


Other Notes;
Attendees please bring your krendl's, wrenches, standard socket set, grease guns, disposable gloves, and work clothes.

Prerequisites: None

Class Size: 16

BPI CEU: 6

Instructor: Matt Redmond from NYSWDA and Krendl Factory Representative, Christopher Fuerst

Course Fees: Weatherization agencies $200/person
Home Performance contractors $250/person

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Event Title: Krendl Insulation Machine Maintenance and Repair Training

Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

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Krendl Maintenance and Repair

This training is for:
Weatherization Crew Chiefs, Crewmen, Home Performance Contractors, Insulators.

Course Description:
Does your agency use Krendl insulation machines? Do you have someone on staff capable of maintaining and repairing your Krendl equipment? This hands-on training, with a Krendl factory rep, will bring your staff up to speed on basic Krendl maintenance and repairs. Krendl machines will be diagnosed and repaired by your staff under the supervision of the Krendl factory rep. Training handouts include machine schematics with parts list and troubleshooting tips. The knowledge gained by your staff's participation in this hands-on training will pay dividends in the future with less down time and better performance of your agency's Krendl insulation machines. Send your staff, we'll roll up our sleeves, spin some wrenches, and get our hands dirty.

Agenda
There will be a short discussion on Krendl's history, the different models of machines and their maintenance requirements. Then, out to the garage for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs. All parts required to repair machines are additional to the cost of this training. Weatherization agencies will be billed for this additional cost and Home Performance contractors will have to pay at time of repair. Coffee break and lunch are included.


Other Notes;
Attendees please bring your krendl's, wrenches, standard socket set, grease guns, disposable gloves, and work clothes.

Prerequisites: None

Class Size: 16

BPI CEU: 6

Instructor: Matt Redmond from NYSWDA and Krendl Factory Representative, Christopher Fuerst

Course Fees: Weatherization agencies $200/person
Home Performance contractors $250/person

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Event Title: Krendl Insulation Machine Maintenance and Repair Training

Where: Community Environmental Center, Inc. - Queens/Long Island City

Friday, November 14, 2008

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

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Krendl Maintenance and Repair

This training is for:
Weatherization Crew Chiefs, Crewmen, Home Performance Contractors, Insulators.

Course Description:
Does your agency use Krendl insulation machines? Do you have someone on staff capable of maintaining and repairing your Krendl equipment? This hands-on training, with a Krendl factory rep, will bring your staff up to speed on basic Krendl maintenance and repairs. Krendl machines will be diagnosed and repaired by your staff under the supervision of the Krendl factory rep. Training handouts include machine schematics with parts list and troubleshooting tips. The knowledge gained by your staff's participation in this hands-on training will pay dividends in the future with less down time and better performance of your agency's Krendl insulation machines. Send your staff, we'll roll up our sleeves, spin some wrenches, and get our hands dirty.

Agenda
There will be a short discussion on Krendl's history, the different models of machines and their maintenance requirements. Then, out to the garage for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs. All parts required to repair machines are additional to the cost of this training. Weatherization agencies will be billed for this additional cost and Home Performance contractors will have to pay at time of repair. Coffee break and lunch are included.


Other Notes;
Attendees please bring your krendl's, wrenches, standard socket set, grease guns, disposable gloves, and work clothes.

Prerequisites: None

Class Size: 16

BPI CEU: 6

Instructor: Matt Redmond from NYSWDA and Krendl Factory Representative, Christopher Fuerst

Course Fees: Weatherization agencies $200/person
Home Performance contractors $250/person

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Event Title: BPI Building Analyst Course

Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse

Monday, November 17, 2008

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BPI Building Analyst Course

This training is for:
If you have a staff person that may soon become an auditor - this is the course you want them to take.


Training dates:
Nov. 17-18; December 2-5

Agenda :
The course will run from 8:00am to 4:00pm and includes classroom and field work (in the labs) as well as the written exam on the last day. Field exams will be set up at a later date. Coffee break and lunch are included.

BPI CEU:
N/A - this class is to become BPI certified

Instructor:
Erick Erickson from OCM BOCES

Course Fees:
Registrations and payment will go through BOCES.
To register, contact Deirdre Delee at 315-453-4455 and tell her you are
registering for the "NYSWDA Building Analyst Course".
You will need a credit card # in order to register.
This course is eligible for NYSERDA reimbursement and you will have to
go through the regular channels for reimbursement.
After you register, please contact Roxanne Edwards so we can include you in the meal count.

Event Title: BPI Building Analyst Course

Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

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BPI Building Analyst Course

This training is for:
If you have a staff person that may soon become an auditor - this is the course you want them to take.


Training dates:
Nov. 17-18; December 2-5

Agenda :
The course will run from 8:00am to 4:00pm and includes classroom and field work (in the labs) as well as the written exam on the last day. Field exams will be set up at a later date. Coffee break and lunch are included.

BPI CEU:
N/A - this class is to become BPI certified

Instructor:
Erick Erickson from OCM BOCES

Course Fees:
Registrations and payment will go through BOCES.
To register, contact Deirdre Delee at 315-453-4455 and tell her you are
registering for the "NYSWDA Building Analyst Course".
You will need a credit card # in order to register.
This course is eligible for NYSERDA reimbursement and you will have to
go through the regular channels for reimbursement.
After you register, please contact Roxanne Edwards so we can include you in the meal count.

Event Title: NYSWDA TRAINING CENTER CLOSED

Friday, November 28, 2008

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