Dense-Pack Wall Insulation Retrofit (Mini Course)

Dense-Pack Wall Insulation Retrofit (Mini Course)

(2.0 CEUs) This lesson discusses the methods and materials of dense-pack wall insulation. Dense-pack wall insulation ensures that the fibrous insulation completely fills the cavity and prevents air circulation within the cavity. Dense-pack wall insulation has a...
Dense-Pack Wall Insulation Retrofit (Mini Course)

Wall Insulation Materials (Mini Course)

(1.5 CEUs) In most buildings, walls make up the largest surface area of the building envelope. Because wall area is so large, insulators can optimize building energy-efficiency by installing wall insulation correctly. This course covers the following topics. Common...
Dense-Pack Wall Insulation Retrofit (Mini Course)

Roof and Attic Ventilation (Mini Course)

(1.5 CEUs) Most attics and roofs require ventilation to protect the roof from ice damming, moisture damage, and excessive summer heat. This course covers important strategies to keep roofs and attics dry and cool. You’ll learn about climate-specific ventilation...
Dense-Pack Wall Insulation Retrofit (Mini Course)

Unvented Roof Insulation (Mini Course)

(1.5 CEUs) Unventilated roof systems or above-roof ventilation are more common in other countries compared to the USA. With conventional US vented roofs, the ventilation air flows below the roof deck. However, the less common solutions in this course have design...
Dense-Pack Wall Insulation Retrofit (Mini Course)

Attic Insulation Preparation (Mini Course)

(1.5 CEUs) Before insulators install attic insulation, they need to prepare the attic. Too many attics are insulated without sufficient preparation. Never insulate in attic without air sealing the attic first. Without good prep work, the attic insulation job won’t...