Advanced Pressure Diagnostics

Dates: November 12-14, 2024
Meets: Tu 1:00 to 5:00 PM; W from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; and Th from 8:30 AM to 4 PM
Location: Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman
Cost:  $575.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
11/12/2024Tuesday1 PM to 5 PM
11/13/2024Wednesday8:30 AM to 5 PM
11/14/2024Thursday8:30 AM to 4 PM

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Advanced Pressure Diagnostics will utilize whole house thinking relative to house construction, air leakage and movement, forced air heating systems, ventilation systems, and climate. The goal of this class is to provide students with the skills necessary to decipher the unique mix of problems that every house has in relation to air movement, air leakage, pressure imbalances and flue drafting. This class will cover the science and practical application of air sealing, zone pressure diagnostics, infrared thermography, blower door testing, fan flow measurement, ASHRAE, and HVAC flow diagnostics and Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) pressure issues.

Participants in this class will learn to be the ultimate air leakage sleuths by practicing pro-level skills for balancing heating systems, solving air leakage mysteries, and avoiding dangerous combustion problems. This will be an intensive 2.5 days of manometer mayhem that will help participants perform audits, lead crews, and do Quality Control Inspector (QCI) inspections at a new level.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon Course Completion, the student will learn how to:
  • Review basic whole house building science concepts of air and energy transfer
  • Learn advanced zone pressure diagnostics techniques
  • Learn about combustion appliance zones and the effect of air pressure on these zones
  • Learn about ventilation principles
  • Learn how to measure flow in ventilation systems and HVAC systems

Montana Weatherization Network members may take this course, and any relevant exam(s), at no cost. Use the MT WAP Registration option to register with a $0 fee.For questions, contact the Training Center at classes@weatherization.org or 406-586-0070. To return to Montana Weatherization Training Center website please go to weatherization.org.
Fee:  $575.00

Fee Breakdown

CategoryDescriptionAmount
Course Fee (Basic)Registration Fee$ 575.00
Course Fee (Alternate)MT WAP Registration$ 0.00

Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman

751 Osterman Drive
Suite 101
Bozeman, MT 59715

Aaron Mugaas

Aaron brings deep and relevant experience to the team, with decades of service to the weatherization industry as both a crew member and auditor. He’s also spent time in private industry as a house builder and home inspector. Aaron’s training includes degrees in Biology, and study in Land Resources and Environmental Sciences. His focus at the Training Center is on health and safety, building science, hands-on training of practical skills.

Brian Nickisch

Growing up in Eastern Montana, Brian has experienced every sort of extreme weather event. Witnessing the impact of weather events on communities Brian has lived in has helped develop a passion for being able to help those impacted most. Through acquiring a teaching degree from Montana State University and a master's degree in environmental science from the University of Nevada, Reno, Brian has sought out to improve lives through education and promoting energy efficiency.

In addition to his formal education, Brian's experience teaching high school science, installing solar arrays, and conducting home energy assessments have given him crucial skills that he’s excited to contribute to the Training Center and the weatherization network.


Nick Thomas

Growing up in the Gallatin Valley has offered Nick years of demolition, renovation and building experience as well as a keen knowledge of different building structures and ways of protecting homes from harsh Montana climates. He brings several years of weatherization field experience to the Training Center after working for the HRDC energy assistance program. His standardized work specifications (SWS) and code compliance knowledge shapes his teaching focus toward workplace safety and crew efficiency.
Date Day Time Location
11/12/2024Tuesday1 PM to 5 PM Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman
11/13/2024Wednesday8:30 AM to 5 PM Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman
11/14/2024Thursday8:30 AM to 4 PM Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman

This course has 18 contact hours and can qualify as 18 continuing education units (CEUs) toward Home Energy Professional Certification through the Building Performance Institute (BPI).