Continuous Insulation and Beyond (Removed)
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This course will focus on the changing energy codes and how they affect commercial wall assemblies. The new concept of continuous insulation (CI)—and how it is used throughout the codes—will be discussed. The NFPA 285 fire test and its role in code-compliant wall assemblies will also be discussed for commercial building types I–IV. The thermal performance, physical properties, and compliance attributes of polyisocyanurate insulation will be explained, as well as how it compares with some of the other insulation options available.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Recognize the advancement of the National Model Energy Codes as they relate to the efficiency of the building envelope.
- Define and describe continuous insulation, and how its use effects energy code compliance, the current ASHRAE 90.1 Standard, LEED®, and the International Energy Conservation Code.
- Describe the NFPA 285 fire test and its role in designing code compliant wall assemblies.
- Discuss the environmental features and benefits of polyiso insulation including thermal performance, long service life, recycled content, negligible GWP, and zero ODP.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by MacGregor Pierce on behalf of Hunter Panels. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: MacGregor Pierce
Title: Xci Product and Technical Manager, Hunter Panels
Background: I joined Hunter Panels in 1999 roughly one year after the company was founded. During my years with Hunter I have directed logistics, spearheaded product development and have been active with codes and compliances. On the roofing side of Hunter I was the Specialty Products Manager and headed up the Technical Department.
For the past five years I have lead Hunter Panels’ development of our Xci wall insulation products. Today I am the Product and Technical Manager of this division.
I have a B.A. from Hobart College (1976) in Geneva, NY.
I started in the construction industry in 1972. I worked in residential construction in New Hampshire, Oregon and Maine in both small and large companies, as well as running my own remodeling company. I spent most of the 1980’s working for a General Contracting business building medium size commercial projects.
Starting in 1989 I took a 10 year hiatus from construction working for an old northern New England chemical distribution company where I served as Engineering Manager, Operations Manager and finally VP of Operations. Our customer base included water treatment, wastewater, the paper and power industries, municipalities as well as site and road construction companies.
I live in Freeport, ME and I’m married with 3 children (34, 32 & 27). I enjoy boating, skiing, golf and traveling. I love to build things, presently I am building a 20’ wooden catboat and restoring (while using) a 36’ wooden trawler.
