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Title: Measure Guideline. Wall Air Sealing and Insulation Methods in Existing Homes; An Overview of Opportunity and Process

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1219763· OSTI ID:1219763
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  1. NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Upper Marlboro, MD (United States)

This guide provides renovators and retrofit contractors an overview of considerations when including wall air sealing and insulation in an energy retrofit project. It also outlines the potential project risks, various materials for insulating, possible field inspections needed, installation procedures, as well as the benefits and drawbacks.

Research Organization:
NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Upper Marlboro, MD (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
DOE Contract Number:
KNDJ-0-40335-00
OSTI ID:
1219763
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO-102012-3682; 5931
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English