R3.1 – Residential Air Barrier and Insulation Installation (PRIVATE EVENT – MVBA)

Remote Training – Remote Learning – MVBA Katrina Lima – katrinaad20@gmail.com 

1 CSL – LU/HSW 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  

The installation of a continuous air and thermal barrier is perhaps the best and most cost-effective way to reduce energy waste and save money on utility bills; at the same time, important details are often missed. This course will be framed around the 2018 IECC Air Barrier and Insulation Installation criteria found in Table 402.4.1.1 with photos and graphics to illustrate noncompliant and compliant installation of critical details like attic penetrations, wall-to-ceiling transitions, rim joists, garage walls, knee walls, and tubs and showers on exterior walls. Installing and inspecting insulation to meet code and manufacturer requirements will also be discussed.  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

Learning Objective 1: 

Discuss the importance of air barriers in a home 

Learning Objective 2: 

Identify the Massachusetts residential energy code requirements for air barriers 

Learning Objective 3: 

Identify the Massachusetts residential energy code requirements for insulation 

Learning Objective 4: 

Explore the 2015 IECC Table R402.4.1.1 and how it applies to new construction