Conventional Insulation

Introduction to Conventional Insulation

A comprehensive five-day program designed for new or inexperienced individuals. Proper insulation is a crucial ingredient to creating an energy efficient home. The installation of conventional insulation needs to be successful in all applications of a home – from attic insulation to wall insulation to foundation insulation. This course has been designed to guide the installer through the steps to install conventional insulation.

This course will cover:

  • Assess potential for insulation upgrade
  • Describe Inspection Procedures
  • Develop an Insulation Upgrade Strategy
  • Use and Maintain Tools
  • Select Materials
  • Insulate Accessible Attic
  • Insulate non-accessible roofs and attic spaces
  • Insulate the half story attic
  • Insulate foundation walls
  • Insulate foundation floors
  • Insulate crawl space and slab-on-grade foundations
  • Insulate header joist area
  • Insulate frame walls
  • Insulate solid walls
  • Insulate exposed floors

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Will this course prepare me to take an exam for any certifications?

BPI, BPI Canada, BPQI

What’s the duration?

This five-day course takes place over one week (Monday-Friday).

What’s the cost? How can I pay?

Training: $1,950

Payment is accepted by cheque, VISA or Mastercard. You can enter this information on the registration form when you sign up for your course.

When’s the next course?

Please check our Training Course Calendar for the next scheduled courses.

Cancellation policy

Building Professionals Training reserves the right to cancel with a minimum 7 days notice. We recommend that travel arrangements be made once training is confirmed as proceeding. Students who cancel their registration with less than 5 days notice will not receive a refund.

General Information/ Disclaimers

Prerequisite: Certificate in Building Science