AEC255 - Thermal Performance: Energy Efficiency Through Insulation...THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
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THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Recognize the effects of air leakage on energy efficiency and its causes.
- Discuss the importance of the building envelope to energy efficiency and apply four heat transfer mechanisms to a building envelope of your design.
- Explain R-value and thermal performance and their relevance to insulation and energy savings.
- Discuss the importance of vapor retarder and its functions.
- Summarize the effects spray foam insulation use might have on air leakage, insulation efficiency and energy efficiency in a current project.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Cam Shafer on behalf of Rhino Linings. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Cam Shafer
Title: Building Science & Code Compliance Manager, Rhino Linings Corporation
Background: Cam has been actively involved in the spray foam industry for eight years, both as General Manager of an insulation contractor and as a corporate staff manager with responsibilities for dealer development and also for support in areas of building science and code compliance, and with product testing and certification. He also served on the Accreditation Committee of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance. His work now involves support for spray foam dealers/contractors, building contractors (both residential and commercial), architects and code officials. Cam is also a certified HERS rater and an NAHB Certified Green Professional.
His previous experience included leadership roles in a variety of functions (sales, marketing, operations, data processing, systems development) with a Fortune 500 company.
