Abstract
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. The purpose of this document is to provide the outlineof the overview and process of insulating and air sealing walls so that home retrofit professionals can identify approaches to air sealing and insulation measures.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 41 |
| State | Published - 2012 |
Bibliographical note
Work performed by NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Upper Marlboro, MarylandNREL Publication Number
- NREL/SR-5500-55480
Other Report Number
- DOE/GO-102012-3682
Keywords
- existing homes
- wall insulation methods