Highly energy efficient building envelope retrofits for houses : NH18-22/112-103E-PDF
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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| Department/Agency | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. |
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| Title | Highly energy efficient building envelope retrofits for houses |
| Series title | Research highlight. Technical series 12-103 |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Electronic |
| Electronic document | |
| Other formats | Paper-[English] |
| Publishing information | Ottawa - Ontario : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation June 2012. |
| Description | 6p.coloured figs. |
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