Building Insulation: The Basics
- Course Number: G1022
- Credits: 4 hours
- Instructor: Helen Chen, Ph.D., PE
- Price: $40
Course Outline
In building construction, various forms of insulation are included as a means of reducing the transmission of thermal energy through walls, ceilings, and floors. Reducing the transmission of thermal energy not only makes spaces more comfortable, but is also essential to controlling energy costs. This course is aimed to help engineers and architects learn how to properly insulate a home. You will learn how to insulate attic hatches, basements, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, slabs, and walls. In addition, it also provides helpful tips on air sealing, moisture control, and R-value calculation. Although the course materials are tailored for residential construction, the insulation principles are applicable to commercial construction.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to determine the recommended R-value for new homes;
- Be able to calculate the required R-values of existing homes;
- Be able to insulate various parts of a building properly and effectively;
- Understand the importance of air sealing for a building;
- Be able to identify major air leakage sites in a house;
- Understand how to properly ventilate an attic;
- Understand the importance of moisture control.