Energy conservation with air infiltration barriers

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Am. Soc. Test. Mater., Spec. Tech. Publ.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6689314

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 constructions. 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 Co., Wilmington, DE
• OSTI ID: 6689314
• Report Number(s): CONF-811222-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. Soc. Test. Mater., Spec. Tech. Publ.; (United States) Journal Volume: 789
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320100* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
AIR INFILTRATION
AIRTIGHTNESS
ATTICS
BUILDINGS
ENERGY LOSSES
FIELD TESTS
HEAT LOSSES
HOUSES
LOSSES
MOBILE HOMES
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
TESTING
VENTILATION BARRIERS
WALLS