Webinar Description
This webinar focuses on concerns regarding attic ventilation in housing. Attic ventilation serves two main functions: to lower attic temperatures and to remove excess moisture. It will be delivered as a question and problem solving approach with interaction with participants. Attic venting serves an important purpose and is vital to a well-performing roof system. The instructor welcomes photos that will assist in responding to attic conditions that require feedback and comments in this session.
What students will learn?
What is passive attic ventilation
What is the best way to vent an attic
Why is important to lower temperature in an attic
Ice damming & moisture problems
General rules and specifications
Who should take the seminar?
Chief and Council
Band Administrators
Housing Managers and staff
Housing officers
Housing inspectors
Contractors, renovators and estimators
Instructional hours
Webinar notes/readings materials should be reviewed prior to webinar.
1 Webinar - 1 hour per session
Instructor
Claude Lawrenson Claude Lawrenson, retired college professor of architecture, FNNBOA Building Consultant
Harry Janssen, Accurate Home & Building Inspection Consultants Inc.
Required tools, equipment and learning resources
Computer based communication capability – Webex (instructions will be provided on how to access Webex)
Smart phone if you chose to use it for the courses.
Forward any attic condition photos to the following for collection and preparation prior to the webinar: nhicc1@gmail.com
Schedule of the webinar
The webinar is planned for the following day:
January 4, 2022 at 1:00 PM EST
Registration
·The last day to register is 7 days prior
Once registered, information will be sent on how to log into Webex.
Course information may be sent be sent in advance.
Prerequisite
None