Community Development Operations Manger Piedmont Triad Regional Council Burlington , North Carolina
Manufactured Housing is always a consistent presence in Weatherization housing stock. Their standard construction and simple materials make energy efficiency measures like duct sealing and insulation extremely cost-effective. However, not all manufactured housing is created equal. Location, the level of maintenance that the occupants have been able to do, and manufactured housing industry innovations over the years that were either really good or really bad ideas can make auditing these homes challenging at times. Learn how to identify specific types of manufactured housing, the characteristics that come with each model, and key things to look for that will produce an audit and a workscope that prioritizes health and safety and energy savings.
Learning Objectives:
By attending this session, attendees will:
Identify different types of manufactured homes, their specific characteristics, and common problems associated with each one.
Identify opportunities for cost effective measures such as duct sealing, insulation, and HVAC clean and tune or replacement through visual inspection and diagnostic testing.
Describe what measures are the most relevant and the materials needed to complete those measures.
