Abstract

The Department of Energy (DoE) requested the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) to review and update criteria for materials and products to be included in the DoE Weatherization Assistance Program. This program was established by Congressional legislation in 1976 and was directed toward providing financial assistance to low-income individuals for retrofitting residences to conserve energy. In most cases, only energy-saving materials and products for which standards and specifications are available are to be included in the Program. In late 1983, DoE proposed rule changes to the Program which made it necessary to update existing criteria and establish, as appropriate, new criteria. Criteria were developed for retrofit materials and products included in the DoE Weatherization Assistance Program. These materials and products were thermal insulation, storm windows and doors, replacement windows and doors, caulks and sealants, weatherstripping, vapor retarders, clock ther mostats, and replacement glazing. The criteria were based on a consideration of factors such as thermal performance, fire safety, durability, quality, confor mance to building codes, use, and ease of installation. This paper presents the criteria for thermal insulations developed in the study. The criteria are based on conformance to existing specifications and standards. Fire safety requirements for thermal insulations are recommended with regard to the use and locations where they are installed.

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