Insulation Education and Training

Inclusion of an insulation expert on your workforce can add credibility to your business.

Insulation is an excellent, affordable way to save energy. As homeowners and businesses are constantly on the lookout for ways to save energy, having an insulation expert on your team is a definite plus. An insulation expert can specialize in home insulation or industrial insulation. Energy-efficient buildings, whether residential or commercial, can improve the lifestyles of consumers by saving money, decreasing the demand for fossil fuels and reducing environmental emissions. As heating and cooling costs continue to rise, homeowners and businesses are looking for affordable solutions. Have an insulation expert available to offer these solutions.

Most insulation workers learn their trade through on-the-job training. Completing a formal or accredited apprenticeship program, however, can add credibility or value to the job description. Insulation education and training is not difficult to achieve and can be highly profitable. Everyone wants to know that they are dealing with an expert. Consider the following:

1. An insulation expert can educate clients to the various types of insulation available and advise them accordingly.

2. An insulation expert can supervise insulation workers to ensure that insulation installation meets energy codes.

3. An insulation expert can work deals with insulation manufacturers, saving you time and money.

 

Learn residential and commercial energy codes to determine what types of insulation would meet each

Energy codes maximize energy efficiency. You can apply different types of insulation (fiberglass insulation, spray foam insulation or foil insulation) to construction projects to meet various codes. Knowing which type of insulation to use for which project is important for the successful construction of energy-efficient and cost-effective buildings.
Try: U. S. Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program educates on national model energy codes. International Code Council offers certification and testing in a number of areas, including construction trade licensing.

Locate an accredited organization or school for insulation training

There are a number of organizations or schools that offer training programs in insulation know-how. Register with one of these programs to become a professional in your field.
Try: Professional Home Inspection Institute offers a course that will teach you how to identify insulation defects and well as instruct you on ways to solve insulation problems. National Insulation Association offers training and certification in insulation energy appraisals. American Society of Home Inspectors offers a comprehensive training system for insulation and interiors.

Locate suppliers of industrial insulation to find applicable training courses

Some insulation suppliers offer instruction with the purchase of their product. Take advantage of these offers to expand your learning experience.
Try: Corbond Corporation, a leader in the spray foam insulation business, offers professional training on the installation of its product. Johns Mansville, of NAIMA (North American Insulation Manufacturers Association) and Health and Safety Partnership (a leading manufacturer and marketer of insulation products) offer insulation training dealing with the safe handling of fiberglass insulation.

 

• Be on the lookout for special workshops and training in attic insulation and basement insulation for an added bonus to your expertise.

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