Insulation 2
Issued by
Santa Fe Community College
Earners of the Insulation 2 badge have proven to have knowledge of insulation measures including dense-packing walls and more complex insulation measures. The class is focused on developing the skills and knowledge of current and potential Weatherization Installers. This class offers review, theory, hands-on field exercises to reinforce and extend the knowledge of building science and tools and techniques for dense-packing exterior walls and floors. This is a 16 hour class.
- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Construction
- Construction Math
- Energy Efficiency
- Healthy & Safety
- Home Performance
- Insulation Installation
- Retrofits
- Standard Work Specifications
- Weatherization
Earning Criteria
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Measure building and wall areas and volumes to calculate insulation material quantities.
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Understand the need for and the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment.
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Use and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for materials being used.
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Identify typical air leakage sites and inspect structural integrity of walls.
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Understand and identify the difference between thermal and air barriers.
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Perform field diagnostic tests (Blower Door & Zoned Pressure Diagnostics) to determine integrity of wall to prevent blowout.
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Utilize proper tools and materials to prep for and then air-seal top and bottom plates & insulate walls.
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Perform weatherization tasks based upon SWS Standards.
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To demonstrate the ability to work in a safe manner on a job site.
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Manage site-prep and clean-up.
Standards
Created by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Standard Work Specifications detail the proper installation of energy efficiency retrofits in residential single family, manufactured housing, and multifamily housing.