Fast Track to Home Performance - Dayton, Ohio -July 21-25, 2025

This intensive five-day technical program is tailored for contractors aiming to grasp the comprehensive "whole-home approach." Specifically, participants will delve into the crucial connection between HVAC equipment and ductwork. The course will also cover essential skills required for diagnostics and repairs, as well as guidance on when to involve specialty trades or contractors.

Reasons to Attend:

To effectively address the challenges faced by modern homeowners, a more sophisticated problem-solving approach is often necessary. While suggesting products and services to alleviate symptoms may offer a quick solution, providing genuine service to customers requires addressing the root cause of the issue. Contractors who possess a comprehensive understanding of the house as a complete system gain a competitive advantage. Those participating in this course will acquire the best techniques for resolving typical homeowner complaints and discover how to surpass their competition in delivering effective solutions.

What You Will Learn:

• Fundamentals of building science

• “Whole Home” approach

• Rules of air, heat and moisture flow

• Air infiltration driving forces

• Construction/pressure/energy terminology

• Infiltration/duct leakage/closed door impacts on building pressures

• How dust, humidity, comfort, utility bills & CO enter the home

• How to interpret blower door test results

• How to determine thermal/pressure boundaries

• Performing series pressure diagnostics

• Infrared camera use and interpretation

• How to perform BPI carbon monoxide, spillage, CAZ depressurization & vent draft testing

• Air infiltration repair materials

• Insulation properties, R-values & U-factors

• Attic & crawl space renovation processes

• Utility bill disaggregation, baseload savings

This course qualifies for 16 BPI CEU's and 32 NATE CEU's.

Please note that hotels and transportation are not covered. We suggest considering car rental, as securing Uber and/or Lyft in the Dayton area could be challenging.

Host or Publisher Tracy N. Martin