Energy efficient residential building foundations

Journal Article · Fri Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1991 · ASHRAE Journal (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers); (United States)

OSTI ID:5707089

Christian, J E ^[1]

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1. Oak Ridge National Lab., Oak Ridge, TN (US)

This paper reports that a well-designed foundation not only is structurally sound and insulated to save energy, but also provides appropriate moisture, radon and termite control. Reflecting increased concern for energy conservation, several national building energy codes and standards were revised in 1989-91 to recommend foundation insulation in climates with over 2,500 heating degree days. The importance of proper foundation insulation can be better appreciated by knowing that an uninsulated, conditioned basement may represent up to 50% of the annual heat loss in a tightly sealed house that is well insulated above grade.

• OSTI ID: 5707089
• Journal Information: ASHRAE Journal (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: ASHRAE Journal (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers); (United States) Vol. 33:11; ISSN ASHRA; ISSN 0001-2491
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320107* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Building Systems-- (1987-)
BUILDINGS
DESIGN
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
FOUNDATIONS
MATERIALS
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SUPPORTS
THERMAL INSULATION