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HPIP Energy Movement
Question | Answer |
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What is the thermal boundary? | The line around the conditioned space of a home where the insulation and air barrier are located |
What best represents the internal driving forces of air leakage? | Exhaust, appliances, stack effect and duct leakage. |
When compared to Batts, HP Fiberglass has? | Higher fiber density |
When compared with other insulation systems, HP fiberglass... | Is superior for sound control and thermal properties |
Between STC - 38 and STC-46, which one is better for controlling airborne sound through walls? | STC-46 |
Duct sealing tends to yield the most savings when the ducts are located in what area? | In the attic, basement or crawlspace |
When air leaks from inside the building envelope to the outside, what is it called? | Exfiltration |
Which of the following would typically contribute to the largest air leakage in an older home? # Unsealed penetrations through the floor and ceiling into the crawlspace and attic # Unsealed fireplace chimney # Leakage around doors and windows Unsealed | Unsealed penetrations through the floor and ceiling into the crawlspace and attic |
What best represents internal driving forces for air leakage? | Exhaust appliances, stack effect and duct leakage |
If a home has insulation on the interior of the foundation walls, what is always included within the thermal boundary? | Basement or crawlspace |