Join us for a 2.5-day training on Building Envelope & Systems Testing (BEST)!

Lunch will be provided each day.

This training is designed for contractors and field professionals who have completed building science training and want additional hands-on practice with testing procedures, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and duct sealing. Continuing education credits available (OR CCB, BPI, NATE).

Participants will perform:

• Blower door and envelope airtightness testing.
• Duct leakage testing and diagnostics.
• Local exhaust airflow verification.
• Air handler airflow measurement.
• Duct sealing methods and field application.

What to bring?

1. Protective eyewear
2. Headlamp or flashlight
3. Hand tools
4. Work gloves

Day One

Date and Time: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: NAMC-Oregon, 2205 NE Columbia Blvd, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR 97211 (classroom)

Day Two

Date and Time: Thursday, Nov. 5, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: TBA (*field testing)

Day Three

Date and Time: Friday, Nov. 6, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location: TBA (*field testing and duct sealing)

Space is limited – ONLY 15 SPOTS AVAILABLE. A maximum of two (2) employees per company may attend.

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*Field testing locations will be shared with registered attendees a week before the training date.

Allergy Note – The field-testing location is a cat-friendly home. The cat will be removed, but please prepare accordingly if you are allergic.

What are the trade-offs when selecting duct mastic? There are many! This webinar will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to spec, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 listings fit.

For HVAC Technicians

• Choosing and applying the right type of mastic for the job.
• True mastic tapes, what they are and how they differ from other foil tapes.
• UL standards, what they mean, why they matter and what is fully “Listed”.
• How to reduce leaks and callbacks by spotting pitfalls early.

For HVAC Business Owners or Managers

• Better select mastic to meet specs while balancing cost, safety, and compliance.
• Make smarter labor tradeoffs when choosing from mastic options.

Better match proper UL designations with substrate for a code compliant system.

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