W-3 BEST - Insulation: Installation & Performance

Wednesday, February 01, 2006  ·  3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Keywords: Attics, bypasses, key junctures, inspection, installation, performance products, quality control techniques, thermal defects, r-value, thermal boundaries

Find out what simple things can be done in the field to ensure the expected performance from insulation products. See a demonstration of techniques for blowing insulation at a density that prevents settling and stops unintended air movement. Learn methods to verify that insulation is installed effectively.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Learn the latest techniques for installing and verifying the effectiveness of ceiling, wall,
    and floor insulation
2. Understand the importance of proper insulation density, installation technique, air sealing,
    and quality control
3. Learn about quality assurance from both the perspective of low-income weatherization
    and the private sector

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Best Practices For New & Old Homes (BEST)
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA)   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)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Rick Karg
• Richard Kornbluth

Course Document(s):

• InsulationInstallation_Karg
• InsulInstallPerf_Kornbluth