Transformative Building Envelope Retrofit Using Insulation-Inflatable Walls Assisted by Automation
This work highlights the effort to develop a low-cost envelope retrofit for homes built prior to the implementation of energy conservation measures established by the Department of Energy. Inflatable structures were constructed to conform to the exterior envelope (a corner wall construction with a f...
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ftosti:oai:osti.gov:1883939 2023-07-30T04:07:09+02:00 Transformative Building Envelope Retrofit Using Insulation-Inflatable Walls Assisted by Automation Aldykiewicz, Jr., Antonio J. Pallin, Simon Gluesenkamp, Kyle Momen, Ayyoub Garner, Steve Braisted, Matthew Lee, Jeff Hathcock, Abbey 2023-04-20 application/pdf http://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1883939 https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1883939 https://doi.org/10.2172/1883939 unknown http://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1883939 https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1883939 https://doi.org/10.2172/1883939 doi:10.2172/1883939 32 ENERGY CONSERVATION CONSUMPTION AND UTILIZATION 2023 ftosti https://doi.org/10.2172/1883939 2023-07-11T10:14:26Z This work highlights the effort to develop a low-cost envelope retrofit for homes built prior to the implementation of energy conservation measures established by the Department of Energy. Inflatable structures were constructed to conform to the exterior envelope (a corner wall construction with a fenestration was used as a prototype). The structures were then filled with spray polyurethane foam insulation. The flexibility in construction and the ability to fill with spray polyurethane foam insulation were demonstrated. In addition, hygrothermal simulations showed that the installation of these systems does not compromise the moisture durability of uninsulated and insulated building envelopes across eight climate zones from hot humid to subarctic. Preliminary cost estimates, based on retail pricing, of the inflatable retrofit including 3 inches of spray foam insulation (insulation value of approximately R 20) is $\$ 4.25$ per square foot uninstalled. The installed cost was calculated using two labor rates, the labor rate for the installation of a weather resistive barrier and the installation of spray foam insulation. Aggregating those values into one labor rate results in an installed cost between $\$ 11$ and $\$ 28$ per square foot. The low end includes the installation of vinyl siding as the exterior cladding. The higher value includes an exterior stucco finish. Other/Unknown Material Subarctic SciTec Connect (Office of Scientific and Technical Information - OSTI, U.S. Department of Energy) |
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This work highlights the effort to develop a low-cost envelope retrofit for homes built prior to the implementation of energy conservation measures established by the Department of Energy. Inflatable structures were constructed to conform to the exterior envelope (a corner wall construction with a fenestration was used as a prototype). The structures were then filled with spray polyurethane foam insulation. The flexibility in construction and the ability to fill with spray polyurethane foam insulation were demonstrated. In addition, hygrothermal simulations showed that the installation of these systems does not compromise the moisture durability of uninsulated and insulated building envelopes across eight climate zones from hot humid to subarctic. Preliminary cost estimates, based on retail pricing, of the inflatable retrofit including 3 inches of spray foam insulation (insulation value of approximately R 20) is $\$ 4.25$ per square foot uninstalled. The installed cost was calculated using two labor rates, the labor rate for the installation of a weather resistive barrier and the installation of spray foam insulation. Aggregating those values into one labor rate results in an installed cost between $\$ 11$ and $\$ 28$ per square foot. The low end includes the installation of vinyl siding as the exterior cladding. The higher value includes an exterior stucco finish. |
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Aldykiewicz, Jr., Antonio J. Pallin, Simon Gluesenkamp, Kyle Momen, Ayyoub Garner, Steve Braisted, Matthew Lee, Jeff Hathcock, Abbey |
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Aldykiewicz, Jr., Antonio J. Pallin, Simon Gluesenkamp, Kyle Momen, Ayyoub Garner, Steve Braisted, Matthew Lee, Jeff Hathcock, Abbey |
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Aldykiewicz, Jr., Antonio J. |
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Transformative Building Envelope Retrofit Using Insulation-Inflatable Walls Assisted by Automation |
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Transformative Building Envelope Retrofit Using Insulation-Inflatable Walls Assisted by Automation |
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Transformative Building Envelope Retrofit Using Insulation-Inflatable Walls Assisted by Automation |
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Transformative Building Envelope Retrofit Using Insulation-Inflatable Walls Assisted by Automation |
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Transformative Building Envelope Retrofit Using Insulation-Inflatable Walls Assisted by Automation |
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transformative building envelope retrofit using insulation-inflatable walls assisted by automation |
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2023 |
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