by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) Foam-board insulation comes in different products that have different R-values and other varying characteristics. This course explains how to identify foam board insulation and how to use it. You’ll learn the following. How to select and install the common...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) Fibrous insulation is the least expensive as well as the most commonly used insulation. Fibrous insulation encompasses different materials and products. Wise selection and correct installation are important. This lesson covers the different materials and...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) Insulation resists heat gain and heat loss in buildings. This lesson discusses the different types of insulation and how installers use those different types. You’ll learn the following. How insulation resists heat transmission.Characteristics of different...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(2.0 CEUs) A variety of common building characteristics create air leaks. In many buildings, air leakage is one of the largest sources of heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. Air-leaks can be difficult to find, but they’re often inexpensive to fix. This lesson...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(2.5 CEUs) Building-energy specialists use manometers to measure building air-pressures and blower-door airflow. Your measurement’s accuracy depends how you set up and use the manometer. Manometers have many different settings depending on the building and other...
