Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Improvement for Existing Homes
An Engineering Approach
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
Published:25th Apr '12
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Providing a proven set of energy efficiency measures and opportunities for saving energy and reducing operating costs for existing homes, this volume presents general tools and procedures for performing home weatherization such as insulation improvements as well as methods to reduce air leakage. The author describes several techniques and technologies that can reduce energy use or operating costs, including methods to retrofit existing homes to be net-zero energy buildings. Each chapter contains simplified calculation methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of various efficiency measures. The final chapter offers a series of case studies including examples of weatherized homes.
ISBN: 9781439851289
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 748g
434 pages