Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud Walls

Technical Report · Mon Jun 22 00:00:00 EDT 2015

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1215144· OSTI ID:1215144

Loomis, H. ^[1]; Pettit, B. ^[1]

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1. Building Science Corporation, Westford, MA (United States)

This Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit solution that provides insulation to the interior of the wall assembly with the use of a double-stud wall. The guide describes two approaches to retrofitting the existing walls—one that involves replacing the existing cladding and the other that leaves the cladding in place. This guideline also covers the design principles related to the use of various insulation types and provides strategies and procedures for implementing the double-stud wall retrofit. It also includes an evaluation of important moisture-related and indoor air quality measures that need to be implemented to achieve a durable high-performance wall.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Building Technologies Office
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308; KNDJ-0-40337-05
• OSTI ID: 1215144
• Report Number(s): NREL/SR-5500-63818; DOE/GO-102015-4633
• Resource Relation: Related Information: Work performed by Building Science Corporation, Westford, Massachusetts
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
Residential
Residential Buildings
Building America
BSC
Deep Energy Retrofit
Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit
Enclosure Retrofit
retrofit
Interior Insulation
Double Stud Wall