Evaluating Insulation Options
Agenda
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
9:00 am – 3:45 pm CDT
Agenda:
Presented by Matthew Stevens Associate AIA, CSI, CCPR, CDT, REWO
Insulation Basics: R Values, U Values and Building Code Compliance
- History of efforts to insulate structures
- Development of building code requirements
- Complying with code requirements for insulation and energy efficiency:
- International Building Code (IBC)
- International Residential Code (IRC)
- International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- Calculating R values and U values
Evaluating Conventional Fiberglass Batt and Cellulose Insulation
- Advantages and costs of fiberglass batt insulation
- Disadvantages of fiberglass batt insulation
- Faced versus unfaced insulation
- Advantages and costs of cellulose insulation
- Disadvantages of cellulose batt insulation
- Faced versus unfaced insulation
- Applications, installation and product lifespan
Evaluating Spray Foam Insulation
- Advantages and costs of spray foam insulation
- Disadvantages of spray foam insulation
- Code compliance with spray foam Insulation
- Applications, installation and product lifespan
Evaluating Wool Insulation
- Advantages and costs of wool insulation
- Disadvantages of wool insulation
- Code compliance with wool insulation
- Applications, installation and product lifespan
Evaluating Polystyrene Foam Board Insulation
- Advantages and costs of polystyrene foam board insulation
- Disadvantages of polystyrene foam board insulation
- Code compliance with polystyrene foam board insulation
- Applications, installation and product lifespan
Evaluating Polyisocyanurate Foam Board Insulation
- Advantages and costs of polyisocyanurate foam board insulation
- Disadvantages of polyisocyanurate foam board insulation
- Code compliance with polyisocyanurate foam board insulation
- Applications, installation and product lifespan
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Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs
ICC - International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
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6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Matthew Stevens, Associate AIA, CSI, CCPR, CDT, REWO
Mr. Stevens received his Master’s degree in Architecture from Texas Tech University and has over 25 years in the building industry. His experience includes architectural design, construction, consulting, as well as training and development roles. As a Building Envelope & Architectural Consultant at Sika he works directly with Architects, Contractors, Consultants and Specifiers to select the optimal insulation and envelope components for their projects while meeting applicable building codes. Mr. Stevens is an active member that serves on the boards of several CSI and BEC chapters in Texas. In addition to serving as chair of BEC Dallas, he also serves on the AIA Dallas COTE (Committee On The Environment). He is also a committee member on several RAiNA committees.
AIA Info
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This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Evaluating Insulation Options
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course examines six types of insulation options for residential and commercial buildings, focusing on performance, cost, lifespan, installation, application, and compliance with building and energy codes. The course also demonstrates how to calculate R-values and U-values and identifies code requirements for insulation and energy efficiency in the IBC, IRC, IEBC and IECC.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to calculate R-values and U-values and discuss the development of insulation requirements of the IBC, IRC, IEBC, and IECC.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of conventional fiberglass batt and cellulose insulation based on its performance, cost, applications, installation, and lifespan.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of spray foam and wool insulation based on their performance, cost, applications, installation, and lifespan.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of polystyrene foam board and polyisocyanurate foam board insulation based on their performance, cost, applications, installation, and lifespan.
LUs: 6.0
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 02/05/2028
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