Insulation (Overview) Flashcards
Normal density fiberglass is____per inch.
a: 2.5
b: 3.14
c: 3.7
d: 3.7
b: 3.14
___________ allows water vapor molecules to pass through, while keeping out liquid rain water.
a: 6 mil vapor barrier
b: House wrap
c: Caulking
d: Parging
b: House wrap
True or False. The most common methods used for measuring heat flow is U-value and R-value.
True
The rate of heat flow through a building product is known as____.
a: Air leakage
b: R-value
c: U-factor
d: Solar heat gain ecoefficiency
c: U-factor
True or False. The lower the U-factor, the more energy efficient the window is.
True
For attic ventilation, an airspace of not less than_____inch shall be provided between the insulation and the roof sheathing.
a: 2
b: 1
c: 3
d: 4
b: 1
True or False. The greatest concern for using fiberglass insulation is for the safety of the home occupants.
False
Examples of loose-fill insulation could include:
a: Mineral wood
b: Perlite
c: Vermiculite
d: All of the above
d: All of the above
The advantages of using rigid foam could include:
a: Does not cause skin irritation
b: Is less expensive than other types of insulation
c: Can act as an air barrier
d: a and c
d: a and c
The advantages of using spray foam insulation could include:
a: Is less expensive than other insulations
b: Fills small gaps
c: Seals cavities
d: b and c
d: b and c
True or False. Polyicynene is a type of spray foam insulation product that does not shrink or sag.
True
List two types of Spray-in-Place insulation.
a: Cellulose and slag wool
b: Perlite and vermiculite
c: wet-spray cellulose and wet-spray rock wool
d: None of the above
c: wet-spray cellulose and wet-spray rock wool
When handling and installing most insulation products, certain precautions should be followed, such as:
a: Minimize dust generation
b: Provide proper ventilation
c: Wear protective clothing
d: All of the above
d: All of the above
Heat-transfer mechanisms could include:
a: Convection
b: Conduction
c: Radiation
d: All of the above
d: All of the above
