Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1 1/2-Story Homes in Cold Climates

Technical Report · Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 2014

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1166663· OSTI ID:1166663

Ojczyk, C.

The External Thermal and Moisture Management System (ETMMS), typically seen in deep energy retrofits, is a valuable approach for the roof-only portions of existing homes, particularly the 1 1/2-story home. It is effective in reducing energy loss through the building envelope, improving building durability, reducing ice dams, and providing opportunities to improve occupant comfort and health.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Technologies Office
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 1166663
• Report Number(s): DOE/GO-102014-4552; KNDJ-0-40338-04
• Resource Relation: Related Information: Work performed by NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership, St. Paul, Minnesota
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
ROOFS
BUILDINGS
RESIDENTIAL
NORTHERNSTAR
BUILDING AMERICA
OVERCOAT
ROOF
1 1/2-STORY HOUSE
EXTERIOR RIGID INSULATION
CONTINUOUS AIR AND WATER BARRIER
ETMMS
VENTILATION​
Buildings