The Exterior Wall Envelope: Cavity Wall Insulation

The Exterior Wall Envelope: Cavity Wall Insulation addresses the Minnesota building code and energy code requirements along with prescriptive installation methods for exterior envelope cavity wall insulation of single-family homes.

This course was taught live in front of 100 students attending a Green Path Building Conference. This course consists of the presentation slides and instructor audio.

Course Outline

• Administrative - (plans, submittal documents)
• Wall Insulation
• Vapor Retarders
• Air Barriers
• Thermal Barriers                        

Learner Objectives

• Have a better understand the building code and energy code requirements for cavity wall installation
• Have a clear understanding of needed details and clarity on construction drawings
• Understand the prescriptive installation methods of insulation, vapor retarders and air barriers
• Be able to locate the code provisions

Testimonials

"Take this course, especially if you are new to the construction world." Clay Hazelman, Expert Insulation of MN LLC

"Good speaker, good content!" Nicholas Knaack

"Good course." Chaleunesinh Souriyathay, JNP 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 is approved for the required Energy credit.

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.