Superinsulation: alternative for the '80s

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · N.D. REC Mag.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5629971

Superinsulation is defined as: (1) Wall R values of 40 or more; (2) Ceiling R values of 50 or more; (3) Minimal air infiltration; (4) Use of effective vapor barriers; and (5) Use of air-to-air heat exchangers. Annual heating and cooling expenses for a superinsulated test house in the Minneapolis area are less than one-third of those in conventional house construction. (JMT)

• OSTI ID: 5629971
• Journal Information: N.D. REC Mag.; (United States), Journal Name: N.D. REC Mag.; (United States) Vol. 29:4; ISSN NDRMD
• 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
CONTROL
ENERGY CONSERVATION
HEAT EXCHANGERS
HUMIDITY
OPTIMIZATION
R FACTORS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
THERMAL INSULATION