BT112 The Sealed Attic
21st Century Building Expo & Conference

BT112 The Sealed Attic

November 14, 2024  |  1:00PM - 3:00PM

Room: Coming Soon
Track: Building Technology
Session Code: BT112
Session Type: NCBI
CE Credit: 2

Discuss the basics of design, construction and best practices of a sealed attic. At the end of this course, a student will be able to understand the basic principles behind a sealed attic. They will be able to competently answer questions about the key differences between a sealed attic and a vented attic. Designations: AB, AA, AR, ARS


Speaker

Josh Collins

J.T. Murphy Construction

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An experienced retrofit professional, Josh applies his knowledge of building science and high performance to his courses. His classes cover topics such as sealed attics and crawlspaces, resource efficiency and indoor air quality. Prior to joining J.T. Murphy Construction, Inc. in 2022, Josh cut his teeth in a few local firms, specializing in retrofits, crawl space remediation, and rain water solutions. He holds a BS in Botany from North Carolina State University and worked for years through that department for the USDA in Air Quality Control for plants. His science background comes into play when applying a Building Science approach to residential and commercial construction. Josh added to his credentials with a BPI Certification for Building Analyst Professional, an Envelope Professional Certification, and he is a certified HERS Rater through RESNET.