Insulation: Why, Where, and What

This course geared toward residential and multifamily homes and covers the basic evolution in insulation practices, discusses why we insulate, the critical areas to insulate, and various insulation materials available.

Course Outline

• Understand the History and Evolution of Insulation
• Learn Why it is Important to Insulate
• Recognize Where to Insulate
• Understand What Types of Insulation are Being Used and Their Attributes and Limitations
• Where to Use Them in the Home to Achieve Durability and Required R Value

Learner Objectives

• Understand the history and evolution of insulation
• Recognize where to insulate
• Understand what types of insulation are being used
• Attributes and limitations of insulation
• How to achieve durability and required R value

Testimonials

"This was a great introduction to the background development and purpose of insulation in building applications." West Roberts, Solar Midwest, Inc./Solatube

"Insulation is very important to get right. This course defines types and uses well. Important review for seasoned builders." Scott Gikling, Woodduck Designers and Builders Inc.

"This course has a lot of good information." Alvin Martinson, Martinson Construction

"This course class was great!" Brian Crask

"Great course with lots of information in a compact time." Darren Kiser, Kiser Construction

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. The course is also approved for one hour of WI dwelling contractor qualifier credit by the Wisconsin Dept. of Safety and 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 the 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.