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