Affordable Comfort 2005
MFB 7 - Improving Windows without Replacement
Friday, May 20, 2005 · 8:30 AM - 10:10 AMImproving Windows without Replacement
Retrofit weather-stripping of windows has been
shown to cost approximately one tenth of the cost of installing a replacement window. As such, the payback becomes three to five years instead of thirty to
fifty years. This session will deal with materials, methodology, benefits, standards, and testing of retrofit installations. Find out what business
opportunity exists in adding this service to a multifamily building performance program.
By attending this session, participants
will
1.
Recognize that re-weatherstripping may be the only cost effective retrofit treatment
for windows
2. Become aware of new window performance standards and how to test for these
3. Learn
about the methodology and materials for use in treating most types of windows
Keywords: advanced, affordability, air sealing,
assessment, bugs, building envelope, building materials, building science, business development, comfort, condensation, costs, EEMs, energy efficient,
mold, multifamily, predicting savings, profitability, techniques, testing, training
Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Mulit-Family
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
Course Presenter(s):
