by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) Windows must meet certain performance factors to deliver acceptable comfort and energy efficiency. Learn to select the right windows based on the performance factors described in this lesson. This lesson covers the following window-performance issues....
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(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...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(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...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(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...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(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...
