All about Ventilating Dehumidifiers

Tightly air-sealed, well-insulated buildings combined with energy-efficient HVAC systems and increased ventilation rates are key components of a comfortable and healthy high-performance home. But, unfortunately, no good deed goes unpunished. The Era of Actively Controlling Moisture has begun, and traditional methods will no longer effectively meet the new moisture demands. We will discuss the building science perspective on the “new normal” and the challenges we now must face in order to deal with these effectively. Continuing Education Units (CEUS) submitted 1 hour in* • Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) • Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse • Submitted for American Institute of Architects – AIA (HSW) • Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP) • Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP) Pillar(s): Energy, Health, Materials • AIBD • State Architect / Builder License may be applicable • Building Science Institute (BSI) Verifier • Passive House Consultant US (CPHC) Lessons Learned: 1. Understand how the building’s flow of energy, heat, air, and moisture will affect the indoor environment. 2. Be able to recommend the most effective strategies for controlling indoor moisture levels. 3. Understand how new residential energy efficiency building codes are driving the need for dedicated dehumidification and mechanical ventilation. 4. Know why traditional moisture control and ventilation strategies are no longer acceptable and will result in uncomfortable, unhealthy, and potentially unsafe homes. Need CEUS? Take the Quiz here: https://greenhomeinstitute.thinkific.... Speaker Nikki Krueger has been in the indoor air quality industry for over 20 years. She is a RESNET certified home energy rater, a member of the ACCA Manual Low Load Homes (LLH) Advisory Committee, and a member of the Resource Efficiency and Indoor Environment Quality task group for the 2024 NGBS Standards update. She educates and trains builders, HVAC contractors, architects, engineers, crawl space contractors, and other professionals in the industry on the building science of ventilation and moisture control in buildings.