Energy conservation with air infiltration barriers

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Am. Soc. Test. Mater., Spec. Tech. Publ.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5241027

Henning, G N

The infiltration of air into insulated walls reduces the effectiveness of the insulation and increases the rate of heat loss. The obvious solution to this problem is to build ''air-tight'' walls. An air infiltration barrier can be installed during construction to effectively provide an ''air-tight'' envelope. A unique nonwoven fabric that has excellent breathability can be used for this application without causing excess moisture build-up or condensation in the wall cavity. Laboratory results showing energy savings that may be achieved by installing air infiltration barriers are presented for both mobile home and site-built home wall construction. Energy savings for an air infiltration barrier installed on attic floors are shown, including the results of a 50-home field test.

• Research Organization: E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company, Textile Fibers Department, Spunbonded Products Division, Wilmington, DE
• OSTI ID: 5241027
• Journal Information: Am. Soc. Test. Mater., Spec. Tech. Publ.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Soc. Test. Mater., Spec. Tech. Publ.; (United States) Vol. STP-789; ISSN ASTTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320101* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Residential Buildings-- (-1987)
AIR INFILTRATION
BUILDINGS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
FIELD TESTS
HOUSES
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
TESTING
THERMAL INSULATION
VENTILATION BARRIERS
WALLS