- Author
- Burch, D. M. | Hunt, C. M.
- Title
- Retrofitting an Existing Wood Frame Residence for Energy Conservation: An Experimental Study. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Federal Energy Administration, Washington, DC
- Report
- NBSIR 77-1274, July 1977,
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- energy conservation; residential buildings; houses; storm windows; thermal insulation; caulking; weatherstripping; carpets; painting; performance evaluation; benefit cost analysis; cost effectiveness
- Identifiers
- retrofitting
- 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 other performance factors. An economic model was used to evaluate the cost effectiveness of the retrofit options and the number of years to pay back their initial investment.