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2.02.2011
Air Sealing Your Home- Weatherization, Tips, Photos, Suggested Sealing Techniques
S E A L I N G ?
Air infiltration can account for 30 percent or
more of a home’s heating and cooling costs
and contribute to problems with moisture.
In the previous post: Suggested Reading- How to Design and Build an Energy Efficient Home
I covered many aspects of Designing and Building an Energy Efficient Home.
This blog posting will cover Air Infiltration-
Seal plumbing behind tub
electrical penetrations
Attic living space
Knee wall
Attic space
Unwanted air leakage
Attic Ventilation
Seal tub penetration
Seal kneewall to create a continuous air barrier.
Seal and insulate exterior wall before installing bath tubs.
Attic ventilation
Rafter Sheet
dropped soffit
Seal chases
top and bottom plates
Soffit vent
Caulk bottom plate
Caulk
to subfloor
electrical fixtures to drywall
Seal HVAC
Caulk band joist to subfloor and plates
penetrations
Seal electrical penetrations
Seal bottom
Tape or caulk exterior
Seal plumbing penetrations
sill plate-Caulk bottom plate to subfloor
sheathing seams
Sheathing
Seal dropped soffit ceilings, plumbing and electrical penetrations, etc
Seal exterior sheathing joints, and top and bottom plates. chases.
and More.
Download the Free Technology Fact Sheet on Air Sealing / Air Filtration. Sealing Air Leaks will SAVE YOU MONEY.
Air infiltration control in housing: A guide to international practice (Bulletin no. 139 from Division of Building Technology, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden)
Wind and trees; air infiltration effects on energy in housing (Report - Center for Environmental Studies, Princeton University)
Applicable Models for Air Infiltration and Ventilation Calculations
Minimising Air Infiltration in Office Buildings: (BR 265) (Building Research Establishment Report)
Infiltration and Air Leakage
Air tightness and air leakages of new lightweight single-family detached houses in Estonia [An article from: Building and Environment]
Suggested Reading- How to Design and Build an Energy Efficient Home
The document also provides all the Building Code Considerations needed to bring your Projects Current with today's Suggested Energy Efficient Building Codes.
Down Load the (FREE)- Builders and Buyers Handbook. It will give any- Home:Owner, Builder, Site Superintendent, Job Foreman, Crew Member, and others interested in an Energy Efficient Home the suggested and preferred tips and instructions for Designing, Building or Renovating an Energy Efficient Home in a Mixed Climate (our Area- St Louis).
Must Read for anyone involved in Designing, Building, and Retrofitting a Home that will not only be pleasant to live in but reduces energy consumption, thus saving your Hard Earned Money for more important issues.
2.01.2011
Chart-Annual Heating Degree Days for the USA
Click Map to Enlarge Photo in New Window |
If you are interested in Green Building on an Investment Property Check out the Benton Gut Rehab Blog Series-Benton Gut Rehab Green Blog Series
Part 8: 1st Floor Weatherization
Part 9: See the Difference a Little White Paint Makes
Part 10: Interior Framing-Plumbing-Laundry Room
Part 11: Kitchen Framing Tip #36-Benton Rehab Project
Part 12: Water Main Repair- Benton Rehab
Part 13: Benton Rehab Project Drywall Installation and Tip: Number 1172
Grants and Loan Opportunities for Missouri Residents
Grants and Loans
- Energy Conservation
- Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority (EIERA)
- Hazardous Waste
- Soil and Water Conservation
- Solid Waste Management
- State Parks
- Water Protection Program
Community Assistance Partnerships
Community Assistance Links
MissouriIncentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
See All Summaries
See Residential Incentives Only
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Dept of Energy Solar Financial Opportunities-
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) works with business, industry, universities, and others to increase the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. One way EERE encourages the growth of these technologies is by offering financial assistance opportunities for their development and demonstration. Learn more about:
The EERE Funding and Award Process
Types of EERE Financial Assistance
How to Apply for EERE Financial Assistance
Financial Opportunities for:
Business, industry, and universities
Current solicitations and related requests from EERE
Consumers
Tax credits, financing, and low-income assistance
Federal energy managers
Financing mechanisms for energy-related federal projects
Inventors
Information for small business and independent inventors
States
Financing for state governments and organizations
Tribes
Financial and technical assistance for tribes
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Great Energy Efficiency Day 2011 Spots Limited - Register Today!
The year's most important political dialogue on energy efficiency is filling up - don't miss your chance to register!
Great Energy Efficiency Day 2011
Wednesday, February 16 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room G-50Don't miss your chance to attend the most in-depth political forum on energy efficiency and the legislative opportunities facing the 112th Congress! Join us February 16 as thought leaders from government, industry and academia champion energy efficiency legislation to the new Congress and over 400 stakeholders in the energy efficiency arena.
The event will feature more than 20 leading voices in energy efficiency, including the following newly-confirmed speakers:
- Governor John Engler, President and CEO, Business Roundtable
- Evan Gaddis, President and CEO, National Electrical Manufacturers Association
- Paul Hamilton, Senior Vice President, Energy Efficiency Program, Schneider Electric
- Suresh Kumar, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Joe McGuire, President, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
- Bill Meffert, Manager, Energy and Sustainability Services Group, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Chris Pyke, Director of Research, U.S. Green Building Council
- Roland Risser, Building Technologies Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy
- Clayton Traylor, Policy Director, Leading Builders of America
Register Today!
As in years past, there is no admission fee to attend Great Energy Efficiency Day 2011; however, you must register online before seats are gone! For detailed information, including registration and a current agenda, visit ase.org/geed.
Sponsors
Keynote Speakers
Sen. Richard Lugar
(R – Ind.)Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
(D – N.H.)Sen. Mark Warner
(D – Va.)Gov. John Engler, President & CEO, Business Roundtable
Alliance To Save Energy
1850 M Street NW | Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20036
202-857-0666 | info@ase.org
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