Air and Duct Sealing
Issued by
Santa Fe Community College
Earners of the Air and Duct Sealing badge have shown the ability to complete home air and duct sealing to create an efficient ducting system and prepare for insulation.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Earning Criteria
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Identify typical construction details that lead to gaps in pressure and thermal boundaries and know how to treat them
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Describe the various tools and materials used in air-sealing and duct-sealing, including high-temperature applications
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Select appropriate tools and materials to air-seal in a home
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Use materials correctly to seal gaps in pressure boundary efficiently
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Test (or observe testing) using pressure diagnostic equipment to evaluate the effectiveness of the air and duct sealing
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Discuss post air-sealing and duct-sealing procedures
Standards
The Standard Work Specifications were developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to guide energy efficient residential construction and retrofits in site-built, manufactured housing and multifamily homes.