US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference
SHLL 1 - 1 1/2 Story Homes
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMSide attics, knee walls, and sloped ceilings represent challenges
and problems that often go unanswered. Examine a variety of side attics and adjacent details to reveal the connections and dynamics that impact whole house
comfort and efficiency. Explore different methods to insulate and air seal the walls, slopes, and attics of one and a half story homes. Discuss diagnostic
considerations as well as strategies for weatherization.
By attending this session, participants will
- Explore the architectural details and logistical challenges that can be problematic in knee walls, side attics, and eaves
- Understand the impact of thermal and air barrier sealing better, in regards to insulation performance and moisture issues, specific to side attics and attic conversions
- Learn about a variety of tools, techniques, and products to better deal with a mixture of configurations
KEYWORDS:air sealing, airflow, attic ventilation, building envelope, comfort, construction defects,
diagnostics, insulation, key junctures, knee wall, knee wall floor transition, products, research results, side attic, slopes, techniques, thermal boundary,
thermal bypasses
TBD
Keyword(s): keywords, test, test, hello, joe, what, do, you, know
Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Improving the Shell
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
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