Insulate and weatherize : for energy efficiency at home

Insulate and weatherize For energy efficiency at home

Bruce Harley, 1964-

Book - 2012

Let an expert show you how to: choose the best insulation materials; seal air leaks in an attic; weatherstrip doors and hatches; improve window performance; upgrade heating and cooling equipment; plan a deep energy retrofit.

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Subjects
Dwellings > Insulation.
Waterproofing.
Buildings > Airtightness.
Insulation (Heat)
Published
Newtown, CT : Taunton Press ©2012.
Language
English
Main Author
Bruce Harley, 1964- (-)
Edition
Completely rev. & expanded
Item Description
"Expert advice from start to finish."
"Let an expert show you how to: choose the best insulation materials; seal air leaks in an attic; weatherstrip doors and hatches; improve window performance; upgrade heating and cooling equipment; plan a deep energy retrofit"--Page 4 of cover.
Physical Description
233 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-227) and index.
ISBN
9781600854682
  • Energy basics. Understanding heat transfer
  • Defining the thermal boundary
  • Energy, moisture, and building durability
  • Air barriers and indoor air quality
  • Weighing costs and benefits
  • Sealing air leaks. Air-sealing priorities
  • Attic air-sealing
  • Basement/crawlspace air-sealing
  • Sidewall air-sealing
  • Weatherstripping doors and hatches
  • Ventilation systems. Do I need a ventilation system?
  • Simple ventilation systems
  • Central ventilation systems
  • Insulating a house. Attic insulation
  • Sloped ceilings
  • Insulating walls
  • Insulating floors
  • Insulating foundation walls
  • Windows. Window and energy basics
  • Replacing windows
  • Improving existing windows
  • Heating systems. Simple conservation
  • Duct-sealing
  • Furnaces
  • Heat pumps
  • Electric-resistance heat
  • Hot-water and steam boilers
  • Upgrading or replacing heating equipment
  • Air-conditioning. Cooling basics
  • Reducing loads
  • Maintenance and upgrades
  • New air-conditioning systems
  • Hot water. Hot-water conservation
  • maintenance and efficiency upgrades
  • Replacing hot-water systems
  • Renovations. Consider the big picture
  • Air-sealing
  • Insulation
  • Built-up walls and roofs for high r-values
  • Moisture control
  • Mechanical systems (heat, air-conditioning, hot water, ventilation)
  • Electronics, appliances, and lighting. The impact of lights and appliances
  • Electronics
  • Appliances
  • Lighting
  • Renewable and alternative energy. Photovoltaics: Solar electricity
  • Solar thermal systems
  • Other technologies for electric generation
  • Solid fuels.
Review by Library Journal Review

Taunton has created its new "Build Like a Pro" series to help serious do-it-yourselfers perform projects of greater complexity than are usually covered in books for amateurs. An engineer who trains builders in energy-efficient construction, Harley offers a wealth of information that will allow readers to improve their home's efficiency, saving both money and natural resources. After an introductory section that explains the underlying principles of heat transfer, insulation, and air quality, Harley demonstrates basics such as weather-stripping and moves forward through advanced projects including insulation and major upgrades. Short "Pro Tips" as well as sections labeled "Trade Secrets," "What Can Go Wrong," and "In Detail" provide a great deal of helpful information. Increasing energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways for homeownes to save money, so this book is sure to be used. Other titles in this series include Windows and Doors, Painting and Finishing, Trim Carpentry and Built-ins, and Building a Deck. They are all good choices for any public library wanting to increase the depth of its home improvement collection. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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