WPM C - Insulation, Installation, and Performance

Wednesday, October 06, 2004  ·  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Learn what to look for to determine if existing insulation is effective. Find out what simple things can be done in the field to ensure you get the performance you paid for in your insulation material and installation. What are the differences in insulation products?

By attending this session, participants will
1. Learn how insulation works
2. Have a greater appreciation for the proper installation of insulation materials
3. Know where to look for thermal defects in common styles of existing housing

Keyword(s): New construction, existing homes, products, thermal defects, r-value, key junctures, thermal boundaries, dense pack, inspection
Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Cooling & Humidity Control
CEU: MA bldg Officials   American Institute of Architects (AIA)   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Bruce Harley
• David Keefe