Home Insulation Basics
This online engineering PDH course provides guidance on how insulation works, what different types of insulation are available, and how much insulation is generally required based on climatic conditions.
Heating and cooling account for 50% to 70% of the energy used in the average American home. Inadequate insulation and air leakage are leading causes of energy waste in most homes. Proper insulation:
- saves money and our nation's limited energy resources {C}
- makes your house more comfortable by helping to maintain a uniform temperature throughout the house
- makes walls, ceilings, and floors warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer
The amount of energy a homeowner can conserve will depend on several factors:
- local climate
- size, shape, and construction of the house
- living habits of the home occupants
- type and efficiency of the heating and cooling systems
- type of fuel being used
Once the energy savings have paid for the installation cost, energy conserved is money saved, and saving energy will be even more important as utility rates go up.
This 3 PDH online course is applicable to engineers, energy professionals and construction personnel who are interested in gaining a better understanding of insulation applications in a variety of settings and their corresponding benefits.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding of how insulation works
- Learning about what kind of insulation is best
- Learning about how to insulate a new house versus adding insulation to an existing one
- Learning about air sealing, moisture control and ventilation
- Understanding the various insulation installation options and challenges
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled “Insulation Basics” prepared by the Department of Energy, Publication No. DOE/CE-0180 (2008).
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