Day 2 – Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Houses That Work
7:00–8:15
Bob Rogalla, Lake States Environmental, Ltd.
Harborside 204
The Minnesota Department of Health is actively developing its own rules that will apply to these activities and affect those contractors that are involved with renovating buildings constructed before 1978. Also, many contractors may still be developing proficiency in their compliance methods since special considerations are only required in structures built prior to 1978. If such situations are not a contractor's regular type of activity, many have not had an opportunity to explore or develop strategies that are efficient ways in time, equipment and materials to conduct their project in a leadsafe manner.
8:30–10:00
Gord Cooke, EEBA
Harborside 204
This segment will cover the physics and building science of the latest IECC and beyond. Participants will gain an understanding of the compelling code changes and the cost-effective methods of reaching it without compromising durability and safety.
10:30–12:00
Gord Cooke, EEBA
Harborside 204
This session will address how both foundations and windows have changed and how these two areas are important when trying to optimize performance and cost. A look at where technology is headed for windows and basements with respect to advanced comfort and moisture control will be discussed.
1:00–2:30
Gord Cooke, EEBA
Harborside 204
This segment will provide an understanding of how future codes are trending toward a total thermal effectiveness of wall and attic assemblies, including the role and options for exterior insulation.
3:00–4:30
Gord Cooke, EEBA
Harborside 204
This segment will outline the three major technologies that can be used to meet the heating, cooling and ventilation comfort expectations of homebuyers in high performance homes. The session will also identify high efficiency hot water heating technologies that are now available to the industry.