Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Improvement for Existing Homes : An Engineering Approach Paperback / softback
by Moncef (University of Colorado, United States) Krarti
Part of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series series
Paperback / softback
Description
Providing a proven set of energy efficiency measures and opportunities for saving energy and reducing operating costs for existing homes, this volume presents general tools and procedures for performing home weatherization such as insulation improvements as well as methods to reduce air leakage.
The author describes several techniques and technologies that can reduce energy use or operating costs, including methods to retrofit existing homes to be net-zero energy buildings.
Each chapter contains simplified calculation methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of various efficiency measures.
The final chapter offers a series of case studies including examples of weatherized homes.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:434 pages, 112 Tables, black and white; 214 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:29/03/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138076082
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:434 pages, 112 Tables, black and white; 214 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:29/03/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138076082
