Measure Guideline: Wall Air Sealing and Insulation Methods in Existing Homes; An Overview of Opportunity and Process

Roberts, S. ; Stephenson, R.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: 32 Energy Conservation, Consumption, And Utilization Wall Insulation Methods;    Existing Homes;    Electricity, Resources, And Buildings Systems;    Wall Insulation Methods;    Buildings;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1051956
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO-102012-3682
RP-ID  :  AC36-08GO28308
RP-ID  :  1051956

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This guide provides renovators and retrofit contractors an overview of considerations when including wall air sealing and insulation in an energy retrofit project. It also outlines the potential project risks, various materials for insulating, possible field inspections needed, installation procedures, as well as the benefits and drawbacks. The purpose of this document is to provide the outline of the overview and process of insulating and air sealing walls so that home retrofit professionals can identify approaches to air sealing and insulation measures.