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Building Science Basics
Residential
About This Course
Building Science Basics introduces the link between building science and home performance. The course describes ways to ensure the health and safety of everyone associated with building performance work and explains the "house as a system" concept. In addition, it covers the effects that heat, air and moisture can have on home performance and what can be done to control these effects. As with all elearning, this course features engaging and graphically-rich video clips, supplemental text pages and interactive scenarios, all designed to maximize student attention and retention. Included are seven supplemental course materials covering two building science basics categories.
This course qualifies for 6.25 BPI CEUs.