Highly energy efficient building envelope retrofits for houses: NH18-22/112-103E
This research provides design and construction information for retrofitting existing residential wood frame building envelopes to reduce space heating energy use by 75% or more. The research investigates high insulation building envelope retrofits; develops targets for insulation and airtightness values for foundations, walls, windows, doors and roofs; considers building code and zoning implications of changes to the building envelope; and presents details and specifications of practical retrofit strategies for common housing archetypes.
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| Title | Highly energy efficient building envelope retrofits for houses |
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| Publication type | Monograph - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Physical text |
| Other formats | Digital text-[English] |
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| Binding | Pamphlet |
| Description | 5p. : figs. ; 28 cm. |
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