SHLL 6 - Insulation - Sorting Out the Options

Wednesday, April 29, 2009  ·  2:00 PM - 3:40 PM

The mechanisms of heat loss and gain and thermal insulation in residential structures will be reviewed. Issues related to insulation such as pollutant release from the insulation, control of condensing surfaces (for moisture and mold), sound control, and esthetics will also be addressed. Participants of this session should have some prior familiarity with residential construction and energy efficiency.

 

By attending this session, participants will

 

1. Refresh their understanding of the processes and mechanism of heat loss / gain in a residential structure
2. Be made aware, for a residence, of the many locations where thermal insulation can be beneficial
3. Review the options and considerations for the design, selection, and installation of various types of insulation

 

Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Building Shell
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA)   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):

• Brad Turk
• Justin Wilson