
Quality Insulation Inspection
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has set a standard insulation installation in a home. This standard, called Quality Insulation Installation (QII), requires that insulated framing areas resist thermal bridging of the assembly separating a conditioned space from an unconditioned space. For more general information on QII, please follow this link. Low-rise CMFNH projects that follow QII installation procedures and employ a HERS rater to verify the installation are eligible for a $45 per-unit incentive kicker. Why QII? The Insulation Institute conducted a survey of more than 100 of the nation’s top production builders to identify the 5 most common insulation install flaws. The study also asked builders to identify their biggest challenges in working with insulation contractors. Most responses pointed toward use of incorrect materials and improper installation. The top five…