Insulation Basics

In Insulation Basics , you'll learn ...

• Installation guidelines for different types of attic access
• How to install ceiling insulation and provide attic ventilation
• How to properly seal, insulate, and moisture-protect basements, crawl spaces, and slabs
• The keys to effective wall insulation

Overview

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Credit: 2 CPD

Length: 42 pages

Maintaining acceptable temperatures in buildings (by heating and cooling) uses a large proportion of global energy consumption. When well insulated, a building is energy-efficient, thus saving the owner money. Insulation also helps provide more uniform temperatures throughout the space and has minimal recurring expense, unlike heating and cooling equipment.

There are many types of insulation available on the market today. In order to realize the benefits provided by insulation, it needs to be properly selected and installed. In this course, you'll learn material selection, design and installation techniques for insulation that maximize the energy savings in residential and small commercial buildings.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply slab insulation design considerations and installation guidelines
• Interpret crawl space insulation design considerations and installation guidelines
• Specify basement insulation design considerations and installation guidelines
• Identify wall insulation design considerations and installation guidelines
• Explain ceiling and attic insulation design considerations and installation guidelines

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. CPD credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.