The Weatherization Tech Exchange: Sidewall Insulation - CEU Quiz

Please mark true or false for each of the following statements.


Evaluation Process

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1) Balloon framed houses provide an opportunity to blow insulation into the sidewalls from the attic.	1) Balloon framed houses provide an opportunity to blow insulation into the sidewalls from the attic. true	1) Balloon framed houses provide an opportunity to blow insulation into the sidewalls from the attic. false
2) Documenting existing conditions of lead paint in homes older than 1978 is highly recommended.	2) Documenting existing conditions of lead paint in homes older than 1978 is highly recommended. true	2) Documenting existing conditions of lead paint in homes older than 1978 is highly recommended. false
3) Before insulating the sidewalls checking for openings within the walls to the interior of the home is not important because the insulation will plug the hole.	3) Before insulating the sidewalls checking for openings within the walls to the interior of the home is not important because the insulation will plug the hole. true	3) Before insulating the sidewalls checking for openings within the walls to the interior of the home is not important because the insulation will plug the hole. false

Insulation Process

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4) Cellulose insulation should be installed at a density of a minimum of 2.2lbs per cubic foot.	4) Cellulose insulation should be installed at a density of a minimum of 2.2lbs per cubic foot. true	4) Cellulose insulation should be installed at a density of a minimum of 2.2lbs per cubic foot. false
5) When inserting an insulation hose into a wall cavity with existing insulation it is acceptable to blow air only into the cavity to allow greater ease of inserting the hose all way to the top plate.	5) When inserting an insulation hose into a wall cavity with existing insulation it is acceptable to blow air only into the cavity to allow greater ease of inserting the hose all way to the top plate. true	5) When inserting an insulation hose into a wall cavity with existing insulation it is acceptable to blow air only into the cavity to allow greater ease of inserting the hose all way to the top plate. false
6) A rule of thumb to determine the amount of insulation required into a wall cavity is 5lbs per sq.ft.	6) A rule of thumb to determine the amount of insulation required into a wall cavity is 5lbs per sq.ft. true	6) A rule of thumb to determine the amount of insulation required into a wall cavity is 5lbs per sq.ft. false

Additional Siding Removal

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7) It is not important to label sections of siding removed if the siding is of the same type.	7) It is not important to label sections of siding removed if the siding is of the same type. true	7) It is not important to label sections of siding removed if the siding is of the same type. false
8) When removing woodlap siding start at the middle of a section and work towards the end.	8) When removing woodlap siding start at the middle of a section and work towards the end. true	8) When removing woodlap siding start at the middle of a section and work towards the end. false

Interior Drilling and Blowing

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9) When blowing insulation from the interior you do not have tape off supply and return registers to control dust because the furnace blower should be off.	9) When blowing insulation from the interior you do not have tape off supply and return registers to control dust because the furnace blower should be off. true	9) When blowing insulation from the interior you do not have tape off supply and return registers to control dust because the furnace blower should be off. false
10) When drilling holes from the interior into a lath and plaster wall, staggering them higher and lower is important to prevent the lath breaking and causing large repair efforts.	10) When drilling holes from the interior into a lath and plaster wall, staggering them higher and lower is important to prevent the lath breaking and causing large repair efforts. true	10) When drilling holes from the interior into a lath and plaster wall, staggering them higher and lower is important to prevent the lath breaking and causing large repair efforts. false

Behind the Walls

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11) Assuming exterior access, inserting the insulation tube into a wall cavity with existing insulation it is preferable to insert the hose all the way through the existing insulation first then push the hose up the wall cavity.	11) Assuming exterior access, inserting the insulation tube into a wall cavity with existing insulation it is preferable to insert the hose all the way through the existing insulation first then push the hose up the wall cavity. true	11) Assuming exterior access, inserting the insulation tube into a wall cavity with existing insulation it is preferable to insert the hose all the way through the existing insulation first then push the hose up the wall cavity. false

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