A) To attract more insects B) To reduce heat transfer C) To make the house look nicer D) To increase ventilation
A) Floors B) Basement C) Attic D) Walls
A) Airflow B) Thermal resistance C) Fire resistance D) Material cost
A) Fiberglass batt B) Rigid foam board C) Spray foam D) Cellulose
A) Concrete B) Spray foam C) Mineral wool D) Cellulose
A) Mold growth B) Attracting rodents C) Skin and respiratory irritation D) Increased home value
A) Fiberglass batt B) Spray foam C) Rigid foam board D) Rockwool
A) Reduces air leaks B) Increases air pressure C) Adds structural support D) Waterproofing
A) To attract birds B) To prevent moisture buildup C) To increase heat loss D) To dry out the insulation
A) Polystyrene B) Spray foam C) Cellulose D) Fiberglass
A) Utility knife B) Hammer C) Screwdriver D) Saw
A) Under the subfloor B) Over recessed lighting without IC rating C) In the attic floor D) In exterior walls
A) Gloves, mask, and eye protection B) Flip-flops and shorts C) No safety gear needed D) Just a hat
A) Higher cost B) Easy installation C) Requires no ventilation D) Low R-value
A) Rigid foam board B) Loose-fill cellulose C) Fiberglass batts D) Spray foam
A) To prevent pests B) To prevent moisture from entering the wall cavity C) To increase airflow D) To improve the R-value of insulation
A) Vapor barriers are not needed B) On the warm side of the insulation C) In the middle of the insulation D) On the cold side of the insulation
A) Increases water usage B) Increases greenhouse gas emissions C) Reduces energy consumption D) Adds to landfills
A) Any time the attic is accessible B) Only in the summer C) Only in the winter D) Never
A) It cleans itself B) It becomes fireproof C) It can settle or compress, reducing its effectiveness D) It becomes more effective over time
A) Recycled denim B) Standard spray foam C) Imported rigid foam D) New fiberglass
A) Leave it uninsulated B) Insulate the floor only C) Insulate the walls and air seal D) Ventilate heavily
A) Spray foam (closed cell) B) Rigid foam C) Fiberglass batts D) Mineral wool
A) Rated for use in crawlspaces B) Rated for contact with insulation C) Rated for industrial use D) Rated for outdoor use
A) Seal air leaks around penetrations B) Add a new roof C) Remove the existing insulation D) Paint the attic
A) Weather stripping B) Expanding foam C) Caulk D) Duct tape
A) Climate doesn't impact insulation needs B) Insulation is only needed in cold climates C) Different climates require different R-values D) All climates need the same insulation
A) Purify the water B) Prevent freezing and heat loss C) Make pipes rust faster D) Increase water pressure
A) It decreases home value B) It only matters for new constructions C) It can increase home value D) It has no effect on home value
A) Spray foam directly on the concrete B) Fiberglass batt directly against the wall C) No insulation needed D) Rigid foam board with framing and drywall |