Insulator Quiz

Which tool is NOT typically used by an insulator?

• serrated knife

• tape measure

• circular saw

• airless paint sprayer

Answer explanation

Very rarely would an insulator need to use a circular saw. They get to use some pretty cool tools like knives, airless paint sprayers, and large equipment like boom lifts and swing stages.

Insulators usually work in-doors, out of the rain.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is usually the case! Some applications require insulators to work outside, but even then, it is usually when it is not raining.

You can eat insulation because it looks like cotton candy and is eco-friendly.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

That's gross! No, you should never eat insulation, even if it looks sweet. You'll never look at cotton candy the same way again.

Commercial insulators have to crawl under houses into dark and dirty crawl spaces.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

Commercial buildings typically do not have crawl spaces.

What is the hourly wage for a journeyman Insulator (Not including benefits)?

• $26

• $39

• $46

• $52

Answer explanation

Beginning apprentice wage for insulators is $26/hr. Top-out at journeyman wages ($52/hr) after only 2 years!

Wage scale:

$26/hr - starting

$31/hr - 6 months

$39/hr - 12 months

$46/hr - 18 months

$52/hr - 24 months

Which of the following types of work does an insulator perform?

(Select all that apply)

• Firestopping

• Insulation

• Weather Resistive Barriers

• Windows

Answer explanation

Firestopping, insulation and weather resistive barriers are all very technical, and involved scopes of work that insulators perform on a daily basis.

Which of the following is the main function of insulation?

• adds support to the structural beams of a building

• keeps rodents out

• slows the transfer of heat and sound through walls and floors

• let's daylight into a building

Firestopping is a common application for insulators. It seals the walls and floors of a building in order to _______________.

• put out a fire.

• stop the spread of fire and smoke.

• alert the fire department.

• keep water from escaping.

Answer explanation

Firestopping is an application of sealing walls and floors to stop the spread of fire and smoke should a fire occur. It contains the fire and allows time for the building occupants to safely escape, and emergency services to safely enter the building.

What are the 3 elements necessary to sustain a fire?

• air, wood and flint

• h2o, oxygen and heat

• gasoline, matches and an escape route

• oxygen, heat, and fuel

What kind of wages and benefits does a union carpenter and insulator receive?

(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• A set livable-wage, equivalent to someone with a 4-year degree

• Retirement plan

• Full medical, dental and vision insurance

• Free training

Answer explanation

All union Carpenter's and Insulator's receive excellent set wages, a retirement package, and benefits. Apprentice and journeyman carpenter's/insulator's have free training available at Carpenter's Training Centers.