1st Floor Weatherization-Benton Project

3 MAIN ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES TAKEN ON THE BENTON PROJECT

1. R22 Insulation installed in 2×6 Wall Framing Members

1. Vapor and Air Filtration Barrier

1. Additional HVAC Cold Air Return Duct

R22 Batt Type Insulation-Friction Fit- Johns Mansfield No Itch Insulation

Water and Air Barrier The Above Photo is the Water and Vapor Barrier used to seal the wall frame. This material is recycled Billboard Sign Material. The true R-Value of the Material is not known. We do know that the material is Ten Times stronger and thicker than normal vapor barriers on the Market today.

I added an additional HVAC ‘Return’ Air Duct to help the Efficiency of the Electric Furnace

before Modern Day Insulation they used Hair, Newspaper, and other Miscellaneous Materials

See More of the
Benton Gut Rehab Green Blog Series
Part 1: History
Part 2: Stone Foundation Repair
Part 3: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 1
Part 4: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 2
Part 5: What were they thinking?
Part 6: Paint Pro Tip #35
Part 7: Repairing Water Damage-Exterior Wall

Part 8: 1st Floor Weatherization Labels: Adding Insulation, Air Infiltration, Air Movement, Benton Rehab, Energy Efficiency, green home Insulation, Insulation

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