Measure Guideline: Air Sealing Attics in Multifamily Buildings

Otis, C. ; Maxwell, S.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Apartment;    Contractors;    Carb;    Sealing Materials;    Air;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1047940
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO-102012-3573
RP-ID  :  AC36-08GO28308
RP-ID  :  1047940

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This Building America Measure Guideline is intended for owners, builders, contractors, homeowners, and other stakeholders in the multifamily building industry, and focuses on challenges found in existing buildings for a variety of housing types. It explains why air sealing is desirable, explores related health and safety issues, and identifies common air leakage points in multifamily building attics. In addition, it also gives an overview of materials and techniques typically used to perform air sealing work.