About the role
Insulation installers work with installing insulation in buildings to increase energy efficiency. They may have vocational training or have learned the trade through practical experience. Insulation installers are often employed by construction and contracting companies.Responsibilities
Insulation installers are responsible for measuring, cutting, and installing various types of insulation materials. They ensure that the insulation is correctly placed to prevent heat loss or the intrusion of cold. They must also follow safety regulations and building codes.Skills and tools
Insulation installers need knowledge of different insulation materials and their properties. They use tools such as knives, saws, and staple guns. Good physical ability, precision, and the ability to read blueprints are important skills. Common competencies demanded by employers are isolering, ventilationsisolering and vvs-isolering.