Measure Guideline. Internal Insulation of Masonry Walls

Technical Report · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2012

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1219736· OSTI ID:1219736

Straube, J. F. ^[1]; Ueno, K. ^[1]; Schumacher, C. J. ^[1]

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1. Building Science Corporation (BSC), Somerville, MA (United States)

This measure guideline provides recommendations for interior insulation assemblies that control interstitial condensation and durability risks; recommendations for acceptable thermal performance are also provided. An illustrated guide of high-risk exterior details (which concentrate bulk water), and recommended remediation details is provided. This is followed by a recommended methodology for risk assessment of a masonry interior insulation project: a series of steps are suggested to assess the risks associated with this retrofit, with greater certainty with added steps.

• Research Organization: Building Science Corporation (BSC), Somerville, MA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
• DOE Contract Number: KNDJ-0-40337-00
• OSTI ID: 1219736
• Report Number(s): DOE/GO-102012-3523; 5891
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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