Develop interior insulating window panels that are energy-saving, decorative, and easy to install. Final technical report
An insulating sheathing board with an R value of 3.6 at 75/sup 0/F for a 1/2'' thickness was selected as the panel material for this project. The material is manufactured in 4' x 8' sheets by Temple from low density polyurethane foam with an aluminum foil facing on both sides. The 1/2'' thick sheathing is readily available to consumers through building supply outlets. All panels were fabricated to a 1'' thickness by laminating two 1/2'' sheets together with solvent base contact cement. Standard 2'' wide aluminum colored air conditioning duct tape was used to cover all exposed foam material at the edges of the panels. Finishes were primarily wallpaper and exterior latex paint. Hinges were fabricated from the same duct tape used to finish the panel edges. All non-removable panels were fastened to the window areas with small tacks. A total of 22 panels were fabricated in varying configurations of the following types: removable panel, shutter-type panel, half-shutter panel, and bi-fold panel. The result of the project was covering 233 sq. ft. of window area (12% of the exterior wall area), of the grantee's home with decorative panels that provide energy loss protection five (5) times greater than storm windows for less cost.
- Research Organization:
- Domning (Benard A., Jr.), Mobile, AL (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG44-81R410446
- OSTI ID:
- 5656502
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/R4/10446-T1; ON: DE84000265
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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