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Insulation and Ventilation
Introduction
American Inspection Academy (2:12)
Starting with the Standards
Standards Intro (0:30)
Standards of Practice
ASHI SOP
InterNACHI SOP
Louisiana SOP
Basics of Heat Transfer
Heat Transfer Intro (0:33)
How Does Heat Move?
How Does Heat Move? (2)
Thermodynamics
3 Methods of Transfer
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Heat in the Home
Quiz #1
Dealing With Heat in the Home
Dealing With Heat Intro (0:42)
What to Do
Insulation and Ventilation
Insulation Defined
Ventilation Defined
Working Together
Quiz #2
Insulation Basics
Insulation Basics Intro (0:36)
How Insulation Works
R-Value Defined
Thickness
Effectiveness
Radiant Barriers
How Much Do I Need?
Recommended R-values
Quiz #3
Types of Insulation
Types of Insulation Intro (0:42)
Deciding on the Type of Insulation
Overview of Insulation Products
Vapor Retarders
Unusual Insulation
CYA
Quiz #4
Blanket Style Insulation
Blanket Style Insulation Intro (0:32)
Fiberglass Blankets
Blanket Options
Installing Blankets
Blanket R-values
Quiz #5
Loose-Fill Insulation
Loose Fill Insulation Intro (0:28)
Type of Materials
Cellulose
Features of Cellulose
Fiberglass
Features of Fiberglass
Quiz #6
Spray Foam Insulation
Spray Foam Insulation Intro (0:44)
What is Spray Foam Insulation?
How Does It Work?
Properties of Spray Foam
Uses for Each Type of Foam
Application Considerations
R-value vs. Air Barrier
Quiz #7
Ventilation Basics
Ventilation Basics Intro (0:33)
Why We Ventilate
Code Requirements
Code Exceptions
Vapor Retarders
Impact of Vapor Drive
Quiz #8
Ventilation Options
Ventilation Options Intro (0:24)
Ventilation Options
Soffit Vents
Ridge Vents
Power Vents
Other Passive Vents
Passive Vents II
Quiz #9
Problems
Inspection Problems Intro (0:41)
Insulating Roofs
Air Flow
Air Flow II
Multiple Vapor Retarders
Too Little Insulation
Too Little Ventilation
Quiz #10
The End!
You Made It! (1:04)
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