Building America Best Practices Series, Volume 10: Retrofit Techniques and Technologies: Air Sealing

Baechler, Michael C. ; Gilbride, Theresa L. ; Hefty, Marye G. ; Cole, Pamala C. ; Williamson, Jennifer L. ; Love, Pat M.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Energy Audits;    Roofs;    Contractors;    Walls;    Construction;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1009314
RP-ID  :  PNNL-19284
RP-ID  :  AC05-76RL01830
RP-ID  :  1009314

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report was prepared by PNNL for the U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program. The report provides information to home owners who want to make their existing homes more energy efficient by sealing leaks in the building envelope (ceiling, walls, and floors) that let in drafts and let conditioned air escape. The report provides descriptions of 19 key areas of the home where air sealing can improve home performance and energy efficiency. The report includes suggestions on how to find a qualified weatherization or home performance contractor, what to expect in a home energy audit, opportune times for performing air sealing, and what safety and health concerns to be aware of. The report describes some basic building science concepts and topics related to air sealing including ventilation, diagnostic tools, and code requirements. The report will be available for free download from the DOE Building America website. It is a suitable consumer education tool for home performance and weatherization contractors to share with customers to describe the process and value of home energy retrofits.