Air Sealing Showdown

Retrofit Installer: Building Shell Pop Quiz

Answer the questions below to the best of your ability. Please do not confer with any group members. You must score an 80% or higher to pass. Best of luck!

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* 1. Address

First and Last Name

Agency Name

BPI Number (if applicable)

City/Town

State/Province

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. What are the benefits of air-sealing a home?

a. Improves comfort in winter.

b. Improves comfort in summer.

c. Helps keep insects out of the home.

d. All of the above.

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* 3. What are common characteristics of platform-framed structures?

a. There are no headers.

b. There is no plywood.

c. They’re assembled with screws.

d. They’re easier to air-seal than old balloon-framed structures.

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Building Area

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* 4. What is the area of this home?

a. 424 square feet.

b. 416 square feet.

c. 182 square feet.

d. 648 square feet.

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* 5. What are some advantages of using liquid foam for air-sealing?

It's inexpensive and does not create a mess.

It's always fireproof.

It can create an air barrier on un-even surfaces.

It comes in a choice of colors

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* 6. What are some problems of using sheet metal for air barriers?

It's not fireproof.

It's hard to find at the lumber yard.

You need metal shears or a knife to cut it.

It's not code compliant.

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