MicroShield Environmental Services provides a presentation reviewing their approach to Indoor Air Quality and Green Building.
Presentation by John P. Lapotaire, CIEC
for Lake and Sumnter County Home Builders Association.
1. Lake County Green Building Committee John P. Lapotaire, CIEC Council Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant AmIAQC CIEC #0711048 May 21 st 2009 Green Building and Indoor Air Quality
15. Why Does IAQ Matter To Builders Buyers have a growing preference for homes with improved indoor air quality and energy efficiency.
16. Homebuyers Care About IAQ Builders must build homes designed to deliver lower utility costs, greater comfort, better durability, and reduced risk of indoor air problems.*
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26. What Is “In” Indoor Air COMPOSITION OF OUTDOOR AIR : 20.9% MINOR CONSTITUENTS - Noble Gases (Helium, Neon..) - Methane. - Carbon Dioxide. - Water Vapor. 78.1% OXYGEN
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35. Water Intrusion Inspections MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
36. Water Intrusion Inspections These illustrations show the mitered joints of the aluminum cladding that are separating in areas and allowing water to enter the home by first filling the hollow aluminum frame and then entering the wall cavity. MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
37. Cause and Origin Reports MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
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42. Water Testing Whenever possible the suspected water source should be used during water testing. The water should always be applied under low pressure and low volume. MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
43. Moisture Mapping MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
44. Product Failure The point of failure in the windows was determined to be the connection between the jamb and the seal at 4 areas of the windows measured during the testing. MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
45. Mold Free Building Material MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
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49. Homebuyer Option / Mold Exclusion MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
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51. Tools of the IAQ Trade Indoor Air Quality Readings Temperature, Relative Humidity, Particulate, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
52. Particulate Matter Size Particulates , alternatively referred to as particulate matter (PM) or fine particles , are tiny particles of solid or liquid suspended in the ambient air. MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
53. IAQ Particulate Sources MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
54. IAQ Particulate Sources MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
55. IAQ Particulate Counters IAQ Particle Counter gives indoor air quality users unique capabilities not available in other IAQ equipment. It is specifically appropriate for assessing air as it pertains to health and breathing. Sensitivity range is large enough to accurately detect mold spores and still detect 0.3 micron smoke particles. MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
56. Particulate Size Chart 0.3 0.5 2.5 5 MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
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62. Thank You for Participating in Our Green Building & IAQ Presentation If you have any questions concerning the course material we have just covered? Please contact John or Lydia Lapotaire John 321-229-2778 Lydia 407-383-9459 [email_address] [email_address] www.Microshield-ES.com “ Healthier Air Starts Here” MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]
63. Thank You “ Healthier Air Starts Here” Thank You John P. Lapotaire, CIEC MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. OF 63 John P. Lapotaire, CIEC 1170 Tree Swallow Dr., Suite 330, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 phone 321-229-2778 fax 321-206-4534 www.Microshield-ES.com [email_address]