Which of the following products is not an air barrier? EPS insulation board XPS insulation board Fiberglass
Question:
Which of the following products is not an air barrier?
- EPS insulation board
- XPS insulation board
- Fiberglass batt
- OSB sheathing
2. Which of the following is not a component of the building envelope?
- Roof line over flat-ceiling insulation
- Insulated roofline over uninsulated ceiling
- Stairwell wall in uninsulated basement
- Insulated basement wall
3. Which of the following is not structurally integrated insulation?
- Sip
- ICF
- Insulated sheathing
- Air Krete
4. What is the typical recycled content of fiberglass insulation?
a.25%
b. 75%
c. 50%
d. 100%
5. What is the typical recycled content of cellulose insulation?
a.25%
b. 75%
c. 50%
d. 100%
6. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, how much insulation is recommended in a ceiling in climate zone 3?
- R-11
- R-20
- R-30
- R-38
7. Which wall construction method does not reduce thermal bridging?
- Double-wall framing
- 2 x 6 @ 24" on center with OSB sheathing
- 2 X 4 @ 16" on center with rigid foam sheathing
- Steel-stud framing
8. Which insulation has an R-value of 5 per inch?
- Polyisocyanurate
- Strawbale
- Extruded polystyrene (XPS)
- Expanded polystyrene (EPS)
9. If the blower door test of an existing house resulted in a reading of 0.30 ACH Narural what would be a recommended course of action?
- Additional air sealing
- Add mechanical ventilation
- Blower door recalibration
- Indoor air quality testing
10. Which is generally not a problem associated with well-sealed and insulated homes?
- Drafts
- Backdrafting of open combustion furnaces
- High energy bills
- High humidity in warm months
- Consider the different techniques involved in structurally integrated insulation versus applied insulation.
- Discuss the difference between air permeability and vapor permeability and how they affect the choice of different insulation and air sealing materials.
- Consider various options for creating a complete air seal between living spaces both above and beside an attached garage.
Income Tax Fundamentals 2013
ISBN: 9781285586618
31st Edition
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven L Gill