Construction & Electrical Materials Distribution: 031 - Insulation Products

The environmental concerns linked to energy conservation have increased interest in the developments in the field of insulation. This module looks at the regulations associated with this area and  then examines in detail the various materials and products used.

Although this may be considered as a specialist  area by many, it is fast becoming an important feature of the trade.  This module will give you a sound working knowledge of all that it involves.

Please find below the list of topics covered within this  module.

Approved Document Part L of the 2002 New Regulations (England & Wales)

• Terminology
• Approved Document  Part L1 in Buildings used as Dwellings
• Approved Document  L2 – Conservation of Fuel and Power in Buildings other than Dwellings
• Insulation Requirements

Cavity Wall Insulation

• Methods of Insulating Cavity Walls
• Thermal Bridging
• Wall Insulation
• Construction of Cavity Walls
• Glass and Rock Mineral Wool
• Insulation Products
• Blown Mineral Wool Cavity
• Wall Insulation
• Mineral Wool Insulated
• Damp Proof Courses
• Expanded Polystyrene
• Insulation Retention
• Rigid, Semi-Rigid and Flexible Batts
• Timber-Framed Constructions
• Storage of Insulation Materials

Insulation for Floors

• Suspended Timber Floors
• Solid/Concrete Floors

Roof Insulation

• Pitched Roofs – Tiled or Slated
• Flat Roofs

Tanks (Cisterns), Pipes and Ducts

• Insulation of Pipes and Ducts
• Thermal Insulation and Frost Protection
• Insulation Products

Fire Protection

• Assessing Resistance to Fire
• Principles of Fire Protection
• The Building Regulations
• Fire Performance