Airtightness the simple(CS) way

Journal Article · · Home Energy; (USA)

OSTI ID:6739410

Andrews, S

Builders who might buck against such time consuming air sealing methods as polyethylene wrap and the airtight drywall approach (ADA) may respond better to current strategies. One such method, called SimpleCS, has proven especially effective. SimpleCS, pronounced simplex, stands for simple caulk and seal. A modification of the ADA, SimpleCS is an air-sealing management tool, a simplified systems approach to building tight homes. The system address the crucial question of when and by whom various air sealing steps should be done. It avoids the problems that often occur when later contractors cut open polyethylene wrap to drill holes in the drywall. The author describes how SimpleCS works, and the cost and training involved.

• OSTI ID: 6739410
• Journal Information: Home Energy; (USA), Journal Name: Home Energy; (USA) Vol. 6:6; ISSN HOENE; ISSN 0896-9442
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320107* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Building Systems-- (1987-)
BUILDINGS
CAULKING
COST
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
MATERIALS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC POLYMERS
POLYETHYLENES
POLYMERS
POLYOLEFINS
SEALING MATERIALS
TRAINING
WEATHERIZATION