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Our Homes Suck! And, That is Why Our Kids Have Sinus Problems

Our Homes Suck! And, That is Why Our Kids Have Sinus Problems. Raising the Bar in Home Performance Contracting. Larry Zarker BPI LZarker@bpi.org. Why Our Homes “Suck”: Stack Effect. What Bugs You About Your Home?. What BPI Offers. BPI. Need for Home Energy Retrofit Contracting .

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Our Homes Suck! And, That is Why Our Kids Have Sinus Problems

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  1. Our Homes Suck! And, That is Why Our Kids Have Sinus Problems

    Raising the Bar in Home Performance Contracting Larry Zarker BPI LZarker@bpi.org
  2. Why Our Homes “Suck”: Stack Effect
  3. What Bugs You About Your Home?
  4. What BPI Offers BPI
  5. Need for Home Energy Retrofit Contracting About a one-thirdof owner-occupied homes are now at least 45 years old and an additional third is between 25 and 45 years old meaning that a large majority of our homes were built before modern energy codes and are drafty, uncomfortable and expensive to operate.
  6. Drivers for Home Performance Contracting? Dust and Allergies Drafts and Comfort High Utility Bills Asthma and Sinusitis Moisture and Mold Climate Change Energy Independence
  7. Drivers for Home Performance Contracting? Dust and Allergies Drafts and Comfort High Utility Bills? Asthma and Sinusitis Moisture and Mold Climate Change Energy Independence
  8. Drivers for Home Performance Contracting? Dust and Allergies Drafts and Comfort High Utility Bills Asthma and Sinusitis Moisture and Mold Climate Change Energy Independence
  9. Typical home…full of systems… Drainage system Foundation system Flooring system Wall system Ceiling system Roof system Heating system Air conditioning system Ventilation & IAQ systems Moisture control systems Distribution system Exhaust systems Plumbing systems in/out Electric, Appliance & Lighting systems Energy management system Key Question: Do you know where your fresh air comes from?
  10. Return Air Furnace Filter Slot
  11. Caption: Dust mites scavenging a bed sheet for dead skin. Dust Mite Video: http://health.thefuntimesguide.com/2010/09/dust_mite_allergy.php
  12. A 67% decline in emergency room visits due to energy retrofits! Aetna: Savings of over $600 for each asthma-related ER visit ($6,600 for hospital stay).
  13. Study Connects Mold and Asthma in Adult Males Mold in the home can significantly exacerbate asthma and asthma-related respiratory symptoms among middle-aged people. 6,000 person study in Australia concentrated on non-allergic asthma. In homes with more rooms affected by mold, there was a stronger trend for asthma, wheezing, and night time chest tightness. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/resp.12245/abstract
  14. Certification Update Building Analyst Professional Air Leakage Control Installer (RBE-WHALCI) Envelope Professional
  15. Building Analyst Certification Upgrade www.bpi.org/upgrade
  16. Four Home Energy Professional (HEP) Certifications Advanced credentials for experienced workers ANSI accredited to ISO 17024 standard Prerequisites required Focuses on most common jobs by industry
  17. Building SciencePrinciples Certificate Launched in January 2013 Knowledge based certificate House-as-a-system building science Not a BPI professional certification – no certification renewal Companion Reference Guide Tiger Adolf
  18. BSP Certificate Exam 100-question online exam verifies basic knowledge of building science No field testing Questions based on companion BSP Reference Guide Take exam anytime online or at local BPI Test Center Two hours to complete exam
  19. Accreditation Update
  20. BPI GoldStarContractor Program New model rolling out in second quarter of 2014 Contractor Centric Guidance on business-wide quality management Accountability of work in process Reduced certification cost for employees Business leasing and financing Partnership with manufacturers for discounted products Enhanced Customer search options
  21. Resources for Consumers
  22. Find qualified contractors at www.bpi.org www.bpi.org

  23. Thank you

    Further Questions Contact me at: Larry Zarker LZarker@bpi.org (202) 256-3893
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