ACI Home Performance Conference 2008
ENCL 4 - Sidewall Insulation Tips & Techniques
Wednesday, April 09, 2008 · 8:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Don't wait until the post inspection to discover that your sidewall insulation installation is below minimum standards. Make sure that your sidewall insulation installation is at the proper density to stop air movement and resist settling. How do you get it right the first time so that you do not have to return to the jobsite? Learn quick check techniques that help you verify density and assess your equipment while you work.
By attending this session, participants will
- Identify tools to consistently achieve effective dense packing
- Recognize techniques to insure that your equipment is operating as needed
- Discuss the pros and cons of different sidewall insulation techniques
Keyword(s): building envelope, envelope, insulation, insulation performance,
R-values, U-factors, wall system performance
Type: 100 Minute Session
Track:
Thermal Enclosure
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)
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