Thermal performance of retrofit exterior insulation and Finish systems on L-shaped (type 64) barracks. Final report

Technical Report · Wed Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:118049

Rundus, R E

This study tested and evaluated the energy performance and cost-effectiveness of retrofitting an exterior insulation and finish system (ElFS) to an uninsulated Type 64 (L-shaped) barracks that was normally operated and maintained. A test-reference comparison was established at Fort Carson, CO, between an ElFS retrofitted barracks and a nonretrofitted control building. The two buildings were instrumented and energy performance data were gathered for a 1-year period to identify any energy savings attributable to the retrofit package. Test results indicate that the ElFS retrofit may be cost-effective on barracks in similar climates where general maintenance practices have been improved and the building heating, air-conditioning, and control systems are properly designed, operated, and maintained. Economic analysis of test results for the improved operations indicated that a properly operating L-shaped barracks can be a candidate for a cost-effective ElFS retrofit based on the current costs for building retrofit and escalating energy costs. (MM).

• Research Organization: Army Construction Engineering Research Lab., Champaign, IL (United States). Energy and Utilities Systems Div.
• OSTI ID: 118049
• Report Number(s): AD-A--293894/2/XAB; USACERL-TR-FE--95/11
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
RETROFITTING
THERMAL INSULATION