Window Performance (Micro Course)

(0.9 CEUs; 55 minutes) This micro course provides a good outline and foundation of window performance and the effects of windows on comfort and energy use. The first video in this micro course discusses four different performance factors relating to windows. The other...

Measuring Insulation Performance (Micro Course)

(0.2 CEU; 20 minutes) This 14-minute video explains how scientists measure the thermal resistance of insulation, using a guarded hotbox. Find your reading assignment under the Materials tab. A short quiz will evaluate your retention of the important information...

Window Performance Factors (Mini Course)

(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....

Insulation Performance Factors (Mini Course)

(1.5 CEUs) This lesson covers the most important installation issues you’ll encounter when inspecting insulation. This lesson covers how to evaluate the performance of installed insulation. Insulators should install insulation using established procedures that...