SUST 140 — Weatherization for the Building
Professional 4 cr. This course is an introduction to residential weatherization and insulation remediation. Students will learn about building science, energy movement within buildings, ventilation and indoor air quality, surface and air transported heat loss, R and U values, types of building framing, types of insulation used, and proper installation techniques as well as remediation options. The course includes a variety of activities involving the use of the blower door, manometer, infrared imaging camera and other instruments. Prerequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): none