- Author
- Burch, D. M. | Hunt, C. M.
- Title
- Retrofitting an Existing Wood-Frame Residence to Reduce Its Heating and Cooling Energy Requirements.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Journal
- ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 84, No. 1, 176-196, 1978
- Report
- No. 2480,
- Keywords
- wood structures | heating | cooling | retrofitting | energy sources | conservation | insulation | attic
- Abstract
- A wood-frame residence having only limited insulation in the attic was retrofitted in three stages to reduce its energy requirements for heating and cooling. The three retrofit stages comprised; reducing air leaks; adding storm windows; and installing insulation in the floor, ceiling, and walls. The house was extensively instrumented to evaluate energy savings and changes in air-infiltration rates.