Air control dampers are an essential component of a building’s HVAC system, regulating heating, cooling, and ventilation performance. Presented here is an introduction to control, balancing, backdraft, industrial, and multizone dampers; each type plays an important role in the HVAC system. Discussed are damper types, components, and performance metrics. Guidance is provided for damper specification, installation, maintenance, and inspection.
Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Michael Binkholder and Greg Crosby on behalf of Mestek Commercial Damper and Louver Group. View the Mestek Commercial Damper and Louver Group Privacy Policy
Name: Michael Binkholder and Greg Crosby
Title: Michael Binkholder, VP, Sales & Marketing and Greg Crosby, Vice President Sales, Mestek Commercial Damper and Louver Group
Background: Michael Binkholder's career has spanned 36 years in the distribution and manufacturing of commercial construction products, 10 with Mestek in their Commercial Damper Louver Group as VP Sales and Marketing. In support of the industry, he has served on various AMCA-related committees, as well as the AMCA Board of Directors. Michael is a member of NFPA and an associate member of the Washington DC/MD chapter of SMACNA. He was a co-patent holder for the original design of the first vertical storm louver, a paradigm changing design which spawned the current hurricane and wind driven rain louver category.
Greg Crosby started out working for Krueger Manufacturing as a regional manager following obtaining his degree from ASU in 1975 as a Regional Sales Manager. In 1979, he accepted the position as National Sales Manager for J&J Register Company, where he remained until starting his own company in 1983: Arizona Air Devices. Arizona Air was a very successful company, which Greg sold in 1998 to Metal Industries. At Metal Industries, he accepted the position of Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Engineering. In 2006, Greg left Metal Industries to join Mestek. Greg enjoys working with his many friends in the HVAC industry and spending time with his wife of 35 years, along with his two adopted children, Bandit and Little Bit; both very active Australian Shepherds. His two biological children have moved out and are on to bigger and better things.
This course is registered with: 27 Industry Association(s)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332-01
Approval ID: AEC1332-01
AIA/CES Learning units: 1.25
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Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
Hours: 1.25
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American Construction Inspectors Association (ACIA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332-01:1
Approval ID: AEC1332-01:1
Credits: 1.25
This course is approved for ACIA RCI CEUs. This course qualifies for HSW.
ACIA members self-report to ACIA by submitting their certificate of completion to ACIA for RCI renewal.
American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
CE Hours: 1.25
AIBD approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members’ behalf.
American Institute of Constructors (AIC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
CPD Hours: 1.25
AIC approved course.
Hours must be self-reported to the AIC.
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
PDHs: 1.25
Course meets ASHRAE guidelines for acceptable Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for recertification purposes. Ensure this course content is related to ASHRAE certification practice area: BEAP, BEMP, CPMP, HBDP, HFDP & OPMP.
Building Owners and Managers Institute - Continuing Professional Development (BOMI CPD)
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Approval ID: AEC1332
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California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
CE Hours: 1.25
CCIDC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CEU hours to CCIDC.
Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
Provider Number: 0004278, Sequence Number 0000031
PDHs: 1.25
FBPE approved provider.
International Code Council (ICC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332-01:1
Approval ID: 22477
Provider Number: 1293
CEU: 0.1
AEC Daily is an ICC Preferred Provider. This course qualifies for ICC Certification Renewal.
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
CE Hours: 1.25
InterNACHI approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CE hours to InterNACHI.
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners (LSBAE)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332-01:1
Approval ID: AEC1332-01:1
Hours: 1.25
LSBAE approved course.
Credit hours will be reported through cebroker.com
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
CE Hours: 1.25
This program meets NAHB's continuing education requirements for one or more of the following designations: Certified Graduate Associate (CGA), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Green Professional (CGP), Graduate Master Builder (GMB), Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR), Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
CEUs: 0.125
NARI approved course.
0.1 CEU toward certification renewals. 1 Hour toward certification application.
Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332-01:1
Approval ID: 189469
PDH: 1.25
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Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute (RMMI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
Credit Per Hour: 1.25
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RMMI will confirm certification credit upon receipt of Certificate of Completion (members must self-report).
The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
Provider No.: A-002
Learning hours: 1.25
This course is approved as a Structured Course.
AAA Members must self-report their learning hours to AAA.
AANB + ALBNL + NSAA (AANB + ALBNL + NSAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332-01:1
Approval ID: AEC1332-01:1
Core Hours: 1.25
This course is EPP approved.
Members must self-report their learning hours on the RAIC|Architecture Canada Transcript Database, https://raic.org/transcripts
Architects Association of Prince Edward Island (AAPEI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
Learning hours: 1.25
This course is approved as a Core Learning Activity.
Members must self-record their learning hours on the RAIC|Architecture Canada Transcript Database, https://raic.org/transcripts.
Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
Learning units: 1.25
AIBC members may self-report this learning activity for consideration of AIBC learning units.
Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
MRC Hours 1.25
CAHPI approved course, MRC Hours.
Members must self-report MRC hours to CAHPI.
Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
PDE Hours: 1.25
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Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Architects (NLAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
Learning units: 1.25
This course is approved as a core course.
Members must self-report LUs through the MCET National Con Ed reporting website. (www.architranscripts.ca/default.htm)
Northwest Territories Association of Architects (NWTAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
Learning Hours: 1.25
This course is approved as a Structured course.
Members must self-report Learning Hours through the National Con Ed reporting website at https://www.raic.org/transcripts/default.htm
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
Hours: 1.25
This course may apply to both OAA structured and unstructured learning as long as it addresses the required subject matter topics.
Members must self-report activity to OAA and retain your Certificate of Completion.
Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332 / Cours # AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332 / Cours # AEC1332
Hours / Nombre d’heures: 1.25
This course qualifies for self-directed learning activity with the OAQ. / Ce cours est reconnu par l’OAQ comme activité d’auto-apprentissage.
Members must self-report hours to OAQ. / Les membres doivent rapporter eux-mêmes leurs heures à l'OAQ.
Saskatchewan Association of Architects (SAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC1332
Approval ID: AEC1332
Provider No.: 1036
Learning units: 1.25
This course is approved as a core course.
Members must self-report LUs through the RAIC National Con Ed reporting website. http://raic.org/transcripts.
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