ACI Home Performance Conference 2008

MPM 11 - Best Practices: Insulating Existing Walls

Monday, April 07, 2008 · 1:30 PM - 5:30 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. How do products differ? What is the best insulation machine? What is the best delivery system? Is a tube required? Applications for dense pack cellulose, mineral wool, and fiberglass as well two-part foam will be discussed. Oh yes, we will discuss the twisty thing.

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): air leakage, air sealing, building envelope, building performance, building tightness, dense pack, insulation, R-values, U-factors, wall system performance
Type: Short-Course
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) 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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