Field experiences underscore the importance of moisture control in energy-efficient homes [electronic resource]
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| Language: | English |
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Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Department of Energy,
1982.
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| Abstract: | Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) most successful energy conservation project to date is the Home Insulation Program (HIP) that was initiated in August 1977. As of April 16, 1982, 589,737 living units had been surveyed and 288,820 of the living units had received interest-free loans for weatherization measures totaling approximately $277,000,000. Early in 1980, the central office began receiving complaints from field offices that some weatherized homes were experiencing problems associated with either excessive or insufficient moisture. An investigation was initiated to evaluate and categorize those types of problems and recommend changes to procedures or field actions as required. To date, findings indicate that there are no intrinsic characteristics of the energy-efficient house that cause a moisture problem. Field surveys of houses with complaints have underscored the need for better control of moisture as the infiltration/exfiltration rates are reduced through weatherization. The solution to the problems encountered have generally been straightforward provided the moisture source can be readily identified. This paper reviews the state-of-the-art for moisture control, provides relevant case studies, and recommends areas for further research and field study regarding the current construction practices and building codes in use. |
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| Item Description: | Published through Scitech Connect. 11/30/1982. "TVA/OP/ECR-82/98-Rev.." "Other: ON: DE83901234." Jennings, C. W.; Moody, T. L.; Tennessee Valley Authority, Chattanooga (USA) Middle Tennessee State Univ., Murfreesboro (USA) Historical Energy Database (United States) |
| Physical Description: | Size: Pages: 31 : digital, PDF file. |