Here are margin notes from the presentation and questions:
- It is usually not desirable to insulating heating pipes. Insulate hot and cold domestic water pipes with foam -- its a generic product so it does not matter what brand you use. Miter the corners and tape with Typar tape.
- It is not usually advisable to insulate between a basement and the first floor. Do seal and insulate the sill & foundation joint.
- Only wrap electric hot water tanks. Combustion-heated tanks should generally not be wrapped. Venting and fire safety are the issue.
- Conditioned space relative humidity should be not more than 35% in the winter. Close a basement in the summer to prevent moisture condensation. Open it during dry autumn days.
- Front-loading washers are very effective and use little water. Use cold water wash and the correct detergent.
- Take care to properly seal chimney penetrations with the correct fire-resistant materials and high temperature caulk.
Suggested Suppliers:
- Jerihill Hardware
- Sticks & Stuff
- efi.org
Additional Information
Auditors:
www.efficiencyvermont.com/homeperformance
DIY tips:
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/publications/pubdocs/DIY_Guide_May_2008.pdf
Tax Credits:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits
Tight Done Right:
http://www.efficiencyvermont.com/pages/BBBD2004/docs/Hamilton%20&%20Hulstrunk%20-%20Tight%20Done%20Right.pdf
