Evaluating an Exterior Insulation and Finish System for Deep Energy Retrofits

Autor:	David Podorson, Jordan Dentz
Rok vydání:	2014
Předmět:	Cladding (construction) Engineering business.industry Cost effectiveness Blower door Building energy Energy modeling Structural engineering business Deep energy retrofit Energy (signal processing) Efficient energy use
DOI:	10.2172/1123215
Popis:	Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are proprietary synthetic formulations that are applied to the exterior walls of buildings to serve as insulation and exterior cladding. The insulation thickness can vary from less than one inch to a foot or more. In this project the applicability of EIFS for residential deep energy retrofits was investigated through modeling and a case study home. The home was retrofitted using a site-applied four-inch-thick EIFS. Site-specific details were developed as required for the residential retrofit application. Site work and the costs of the EIFS system were documented. The demonstration home was modeled using Building Energy Optimization energy and cost analysis software to explore cost effectiveness of various EIFS insulation thicknesses in two climate locations.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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