House Insulation
Conductive Heat Loss/Gain
- Downstairs walls upgraded to 6 inch thickness to allow more insulation
- Fiberglass batts used in thick vertical walls, floors, dead spaces and attic
- Sprayed-in Icynene used for tight areas, remaining 4" walls and cathedral ceiling in family room
- Fireplace chimney butt insulated
- Windows and Doors upgraded to be thicker, use thicker panes.
Radiant Heat Loss/Gain
- Dominant form of heat gain through roof (summer), dominant form of heat loss down through floors (heating), significant in sun-facing walls (summer).
- CBF Ultra Foil bubble radiant barrier installed under radiant floors and walls, under heated slabs. Foil barrier in attic.
Convective Heat Loss/Gain
- Outside air heat exchangers introduce fresh air, without significant heat loss
Typical Wall, Ceiling and Floor Sections, showing insulation used