- Author
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Burch, D. M.
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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
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ASHRAE Transactions,
Vol. 84,
No. 1,
176-196,
1978
- Report
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No. 2480,
- Keywords
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wood structures
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heating
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cooling
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retrofitting
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energy sources
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conservation
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insulation
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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.