Air Infiltration - 11/15/2004 - House Energy Efficiency Insulation

Air Infiltration

• House Air Leakage
  This fact sheet is one in a series intended to inform homeowners about the opportunities, options, and benefits associated with making energy efficiency improvements during home remodeling projects.
• How to Choose Weather-Resistive Barriers
  Water-resistive barriers, including housewraps and building paper that are applied after sheathing and prior to siding, are quickly becoming common practice in the building industry.

Websites

1. Air Sealing Checklist
   A technical bulletin from the Southface Energy Institute.
2. ABAA - Air Barrier Association of America
   On this site you will find the resources to understand the concept of air barrier systems, design and specify air barrier systems into your building envelope system and find ABAA certified installers, distributors and manufacturers.
3. Air leakage characteristics, test methods and specifications for large buildings (CMHC Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
   Abstract: Technical Series 01-123 Air leakage characteristics, test methods and specifications for large buildings Introduction Envelope air leakage can produce a number of undesirable effects upon building durability, occupant comfort and energy efficiency, particularly in high-rise buildings in...
   www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca 
4. Resources for Insulation and Air Sealing Contractors : ENERGY STAR
   Abstract: Improve Your Energy Efficiency at Home. Use our Home Improvement Toolbox to save money and help protect the environment without sacrificing...
   www.energystar.gov 
5. Best practices: Vapor retarders and air infiltration barriers An overview of techniques for cutting drafts and installing vapor barriers in old work (or new).
   Abstract: Best practices: Vapor retarders and air infiltration barriers An overview of techniques for cutting drafts and installing vapor barriers in old work (or new). house wrap, vapor barriers, air...
   www.oldhouseweb.com