US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference

SHLL 8 - Insulation: Installation, Performance & Quality

Thursday, August 17, 2006 · 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Insulation does more than just stop heat flow. Sometimes it controls air and vapor flow. More importantly, many installations fall short of their potential energy savings due to incorrect installation. Find out how to determine if existing insulation is effective. Discover the characteristics of different insulation products.

By attending this session, participants will

Learn how insulation works and what conditions must be met for a product to achieve its rated r-value
Have a greater appreciation for the proper installation of insulation materials
Know where to look for thermal defects in common styles of existing housing

KEYWORDS: air movement, comfort, framing, heat loss, installation, key junctures, performance, products, r-value, pressure boundary, thermal boundaries, thermal defect, visual inspection

David Keefe, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, Fairfax, VT

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Improving the 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)

Course Presenter(s):

David Keefe

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