This one-day air tightness training course, commonly known as blower door testing, is designed for building professionals, energy auditors, and quality control personnel. The program provides comprehensive instruction on the theory and practical aspects of air tightness testing according to the ASTM E779-19 standard. Participants will engage in both classroom learning and hands-on sessions, gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct blower door tests confidently. By the end of this intensive course, candidates will be able to use a blower door testing kit and perform tests independently, with additional training available for those seeking formal certification.
Meet and greet.
Introduction to the day’s agenda
Overview of blower door tests
Importance in building construction
Regulatory background and requirements
Understanding air tightness
Principles of building science related to air leakage.
How blower door tests measure building airtightness
Key considerations and preparations
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Join BECx as Risk Management Class and attend Lunch and Learn
Walkthrough of setting up equipment
Step-by-step demonstration
Participants witness a supervised blower door test
Use of diagnostics tools
Smoke
Thermography
Understanding the numbers
Identifying air leakage paths
Remediation techniques
Best practices for construction to pass a blower door test.
Open floor for questions
Discussing specific concerns and scenarios from participants’ experiences
Recap of the key learnings
Distribution of attendance certificates
This course outline is designed to cover the theoretical background, practical skills, and best practices necessary for building contractors to effectively prepare for and conduct blower door tests, with a focus on passing these tests to meet regulatory and quality standards.