ACI Home Performance Conference 2007

MAM 14 - Insulating Existing Homes: Best Practices for Walls

Monday, April 23, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Installing insulation in closed cavities poses the challenges of coverage and settling. In addition, air movement through insulation can undermine its effectiveness. Explore best practices for achieving and ensuring cost effectiveness and impact when insulating closed cavity walls. How do products differ? What is the best insulation machine? What is the best delivery system? Can we do it with a nozzle? Is a tube required? Applications for dense pack cellulose, mineral wool, and fiberglass as well two-part foam will be discussed.

By attending this session, participants will

Learn the latest techniques for installing insulation in closed cavities, including dense pack and two-part foam
Understand the importance of proper insulation density, installation techniques, machine capacity, and machine settings for minimizing voids, settling, and air movement
Explore methods for verifying the proper installation of wall insulation, including core sampling, bag counting, and digit testing

Keyword(s): building envelope, closed cavity, existing homes, heat gain, heat loss, heat transfer, insulation, R-values, residential, techniques, U-factors, weatherization
Type: Half-Day
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

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