HVAC Basics (Short Course)

(8.0 CEUs) The many components and processes of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) are challenging to understand. The purpose of this course is to help you understand how HVAC systems work, and what you can do to improve their efficiency. This is our...

Gas Combustion Heating (Short Course)

(6.0 CEUs) This course covers mainly the operation of furnaces, but also space heaters and hydronic boilers. The purpose of this course is to help you recognize the different types of gas heating appliances, to understand how they work, and to make simple decisions...

Moisture Management for Buildings (Short Course)

(8.0 CEUs) Moisture damage is one of the two leading destroyers of buildings, along with fire. When we retrofit a building, we may need to repair existing moisture damage first. We should do what we can to solve existing moisture problems. Also, we must avoid doing...

Wall Insulation Methods and Materials (Short Course)

(5 CEUs) In most retrofit jobs, wall insulation presents the challenge of insulating cavities that you can’t look into. This course discusses the materials and methods of installing wall insulation with complete coverage and consistent density.