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  (C) Daniel Friedman Guide to Superinsulation Retrofit Information for Existing Structures

This article discusses sources of information on adapting superinsulation techinques to an existing building.

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Where to Find Information on Superinsulation Retrofits

The question-and-answer article below paraphrases, quotes-from, updates, and comments an original article from Solar Age Magazine and written by Steven Bliss.

Superinsulation Retrofit

Reader Question:

Where can I obtain data on adapting superinsulation techniques to existing structures? - L Benson, Woodland ME

Answer:

The goals of superinsulating an existing building are the same as for new construction, but the problems are different.

The biggest challenge in adapting superinsulation methods to an existing structure is making the vapor barrier and insulation continuous between floors and between rooms.

Also see

For a detailed superinsulation study of an older home

see ENERGY SAVINGS RETROFIT CASE STUDY.

The question-and-answer article above, quotes-from, updates, and comments an original article from Solar Age Magazine and written by Steven Bliss.

The link to the original Q&A article in PDF form immediately below is preceded above by an expanded/updated online version

For a detailed superinsulation study of an older home

see ENERGY SAVINGS RETROFIT CASE STUDY.

Sketch at page top and accompanying text are reprinted/adapted/excerpted with permission from Solar Age Magazine - editor Steven Bliss.


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