Background:    Weatherization projects in Maine typically limit their scope to the reduction of unplanned air leakage and improving the thermal performance of the building envelope. However, these same weatherization efforts can adversely impact the indoor air quality in a building, creating conditions that put occupant health at risk. 

The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council is working with national building science analysts Terry Brennan and Bill Turner to develop a set of protocols for proper evaluation of a home for IAQ issues prior to weatherization, with guidance for how to address those issues. The draft of this protocol will be presented briefly as part of the program.

Program Summary:   While the program will cover briefly the full spectrum of IAQ issues impacted by weatherizations and other renovations affecting the building envelope, the February 5th program will focus on ways to address moisture problems in basements and crawlspaces, dealing with attics and attic ventilation, and fresh air ventilation.  The program will be presented in an interactive, case-study format.

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