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A free training and knowledge resource for the Canadian construction and renovation industry - support provided by fibre insulation manufacturers of Canada and North America.
Join the CommunityWelcome to the Insulation and Air Sealing - National Training program - for residential contractors and renovators who work with insulation and building envelope materials. This training provides plain language explanations of insulation installation and building science, connections to code requirements and high performance building standards, recommendations for tools, and materials, and broad information on systems and barriers that affect thermal performance.
INTRODUCTION: Health & Safety
Introductory module of the series, reviewing important health and safety issues for construction and renovation workers.
MODULE 1: Insulation Building Science
Building science related to insulation and its role in the behaviours of heat, air and moisture.
MODULE 2: Integrations & Mechanicals
A review of control layers and mechanical considerations affecting insulation install.
MODULE 3: National Building Code - Insulation
Review of the insulation specific requirements from the 2015 National Building Code.
MODULE 4: National Energy Code for Buildings - Insulation
Review of the insulation specific guidelines from 2015 National Energy Code for Buildings.
MODULE 5: Materials, Tools, and Equipment
This module reviews the various materials, tools and equipment that are commonly used by contractors, renovators and insulation in
MODULE 6: Airtightness & Moisture Control
This module will cover the different control layers/barrier systems that are required in new homes.
MODULE 7: Installation Preparation
Module 7 reviews the preparatory procedures that happen before an insulation installation.
MODULE 8: Installation Process
Instruction for proper installation of insulation as part of the building envelope.
MODULE 9: Conclusion & Course Review
Final module and review for the Insulation Installer Training completion exam.
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