SHLL 2 - Basement Insulation

Tuesday, April 28, 2009  ·  1:30 PM - 3:10 PM

What are the do’s and don’ts of installing insulation on basement walls and ceilings? Starting with the basic physical processes of heat loss / gain and thermal insulation in basements, other issues, such as insulation durability, pollutant emissions, and moisture and mold will be discussed. Specific techniques for installing insulation on foundation walls and sub-floors will be presented. Participants of this session should have some prior familiarity with residential basement construction.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Learn about the mechanisms and processes of heat loss / gain and thermal insulation in basements
2. Advance your understanding of other issues related to basement insulation
3. Discover practical techniques for properly installing insulation on various basement foundation types

Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Building Shell
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)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Richard Kornbluth
• Brad Turk