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Continuous Insulation - Everything You Need to Know to Do It Right
Length: 1 Hour
The course takes a close look at continuous insulation, explains critical construction details and options, discusses what not to do, and reviews each of the control layers.
Course OutlineIntroduction
The Hard Parts
• Window attachment
• Innie vs. Outie
• WRB Location
• Flashing – Which Layer
• Choosing a thickness
• Inside and outside corners
• Wall to foundation
The Purpose
The Methods
Window and WRB Relationship
Furring / Strapping / Battens / Rainscreens
Attaching to Ci
Favorites
Installation Methods
Resources
Examine Failures
Close
Learner Objectives
• Understand critical details for construction
• Gain knowledge of continuous exterior installation options
• Understand what to avoid with continuous insulation
• Become familiar with the control layers and how to install them
Quiz Info
In order to receive continuing education credit(s), you will need to take a 10-question quiz following the course. To pass the quiz, you will need to achieve a score of 70% or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you will have an opportunity to repeat the quiz. Once you have successfully completed the quiz, you can download your continuing education certificate(s) showing the credit(s) that you have earned.
Credit Info
This course has been approved for one hour of MN residential contractor, remodeler, and building official continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry and includes the required Energy credit, and one hour of WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier CE by the Wisconsin Dept. of Safety & Professional Services.
If you are eligible to receive continuing education credits, your information will be electronically reported to the appropriate agency within 3 business days of course completion.
Access Info
Your online course is accessible 24/7. The course will be available to you for 180 days from purchase date.
Questions and Comments
Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.
Michael Anschel, Owner, OA Design + Build
Michael Anschel is a nationally recognized expert on Green design, remodeling and building, writes, trains, and speaks for various publications and events around the world. His building assemblies have been published in numerous publications including the US Department of Energy. He is the owner of OA Design-Build, an award winning nationally celebrated design-build firm, and CEO of Verified Green Inc. which consults with Local Government, product manufacturers, suppliers, builders, and architects on Green building. Michael successfully straddles the building, design, and green worlds by engineering profitability into sustainability.
Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.
