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Insulation Basics
Steven G. Liescheidt, P.E., CSI-CCS, CCPR.
Overview
In
today’s building industry, there are several commercial type buildings that are
using building techniques similar to residential construction with respect to
materials and installation details for slabs, underground foundation walls,
exterior above ground walls, ceilings, attics and roofs. Although the building
codes for commercial construction are different than those for residential
construction, some of the insulation principles that apply to residential
construction also apply to commercial construction.
In
this course, the student will learn some of the basic techniques involved with
insulation of the building components that are typical of both residential and
light commercial multi-family facilities. The source documents are written
around residential type building construction; however the student will learn
that some of the basic insulation principles used in residential construction
also apply to light commercial construction being used in retail and
multi-family facilities.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained in five DOE
Technical Fact Sheets covering Slab, Basement, Wall, Ceiling and Attic
insulation installation guidelines and considerations.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions
at the end of the course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
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Slab insulation
consideration and installation guidelines
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Crawl space
insulation considerations and installation guidelines
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Underground wall
insulation consideration and installation guidelines
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Wall insulation
consideration and installation guidelines
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Attic insulation
consideration and installation guidelines
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Ceiling insulation
consideration and installation guidelines
Course
Click on the following PDF
attachment and review the five DOE Technical Fact Sheets prior to taking a quiz
for credit.
DOE Technical Fact Sheets (1.4 MB)
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