Weatherization tech exchange

DENSE-PACK SIDEWALL INSULATION VIDEO
This video addresses the effective installation of dense-packing sidewalls using the one-hole tubing method. The total run time is 77 minutes. Within the video player the video is segmented into five chapters. Click on the "i" (information) icon in the lower left corner of the screen to view these chapters.

Chap. 1: Introduction and the evaluation process (18:40) Chap. 2: The insulating process (27:46) Chap. 3: Additional siding removal(12:55) Chap. 4: Interior blowing and filling(6:40) Chap. 5: Behind the walls (9:29)

WHO SHOULD VIEW THIS WEBCAST?
Employees and contractors of local weatherization providers, insulating and air sealing contractors, and consultants and allies of the Home Performance with Energy Star program.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Energy Center University is an authorized provider for the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This training video is eligible for 0.1 continuing education units (1 hour).

This video is BPI Recognized for 0.5 CEU Credits for Building Performance Institute certified professionals. In order to receive credit, you must pass (80% or higher) a quiz after viewing the video. A certificate of completion will be emailed to you and your CEU credits will be submitted to BPI. take the quiz

PRESENTER
Bob Pfeiffer is a technical advisor with Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation, trainer for the Home Performance with Energy Star program, and adjunct member of Wisconsin's low income weatherization training team.

DEMONSTRATION VIDEOS
The videos below demonstrate some of the strategies incorporated by insulating and air sealing contractors to improve energy performance of the home. The videos have been funded solely by the Energy Center of Wisconsin.

This 4-minute video takes weatherization installers up inside the attic area of a home for a closer look at how to seal common air leaks that occur from electrical, plumbing and wall top-plate penetrations. Techniques to effectively seal these potential leaks are demonstrated. It's a useful visual reference for application techniques and appropriate products to complete the job. watch video

This 3-minute training video takes weatherization installers down inside the crawl space of a home. See how a vapor barrier is applied over a dirt floor and sealed to the walls to create an air tight barrier and review general information about insulating the walls. This is a helpful reference to the right products and methods to weatherize crawl spaces. watch video