Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick Walls

Natarajan, H. ; Klocke, S. ; Puttagunta, S.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Contractors;    Buildings;    Recommendations;    Bricks;    Polystyrene;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1046302
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO-102012-3638
RP-ID  :  AC36-08GO28308
RP-ID  :  1046302

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This measure guideline provides information on an effective method to insulate the interior of existing brick masonry walls with extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board. The guide outlines step-by-step design and installation procedures while explaining the benefits and tradeoffs where applicable. The authors intend that this document be useful to a varied audience that includes builders, remodelers, contractors and homeowners.