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LBL map for determining "n" values
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I am curious about the zone map developed by LBL that is used for calculating Building Tightness Limits (BTL) The map is ubiquitous, but pretty crude. It certainly doesn't correspond to avg wind…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Max Sherman Jun 8, 2012.
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Jim Baerg commented on Lenka Rihova's blog post PassivHaus – Is it the Future of Home Building?"If you compare the energy codes of the late 1970s to the 2012 IECC you get this for Zone 6: Ceilings, R-19 to R-49, Walls, R-11 to R-25, Basements, R-0 to R-19, Windows, U-.5 to U.32, Air leakage, no requirement to 3ACH, Lighting, no…"
Jim Baerg commented on Lenka Rihova's blog post PassivHaus – Is it the Future of Home Building?"The IBC is upgraded every 3 years nationally, as is the IECC (International Energy Conservation Code). Each state has the option of adopting these new codes. Currently, most states are using the 2006 or 2009 IECC. The 2012 code has been…"
Jim Baerg commented on Lenka Rihova's blog post PassivHaus – Is it the Future of Home Building?"Seems like a little German bashing going on. Passiv Haus, of course, has been very influential. Here's hopes for the Code, especially if it addresses demand loads to a similar extent."
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Both heating sytems provide radiant heat which is physically welcome when a person is cold and…"
Jim Baerg replied to James White's discussion Russian Wood Stoves (Masonry Stoves)"Don't forget that masonry stoves work best (just like radiant floors) in poorly insulated houses when you need a radiant surface to feel warm. If you've gotten your home up to a reasonably high insulation level, then it is hard…"
Jim Baerg replied to Tom Walther's discussion Dense pack cellulose in enclosed rim joist"How about this idea that I saw used on mid-floor balloon framed floors; in the basement ceiling, drill a 2-1/2 to 3" hole in each bay adjacent to the foundation, insert a poly bag into the hole leaving the open end of bag down…"
Max Sherman replied to Jim Baerg's discussion LBL map for determining "n" values" To the technical question asked, the map does include wind speed, but stack effect--i.e. indoor-outdoor temperature differences--is the bigger driver. The zones follow a combinations of wind and temperature.
I am the father (or at least…"
Evan Mills replied to Jim Baerg's discussion LBL map for determining "n" values"I've forwarded to Max Sherman and Iain Walker. They may get back to us."
Bud Poll replied to Jim Baerg's discussion LBL map for detirmining "n" values"Jim, I'm chuckling as I remember reading an article years ago about the development of the LBL number. I have looked since and not been able to find that article so I cannot reference it. If anyone knows its whereabouts I would appreciate a…"
Jim Baerg posted a discussionLBL map for detirmining "n" values
I am curious about the zone map developed by LBL that is used for calculating Building Tightness Limits (BTL) The map is ubiquitous, but pretty crude. It certainly doesn't correspond to avg wind speeds where I live. Are there any other factors incorporated in that map? Using the wrong zone can result in a 15-20% error in the BTLFor reference, I'm attaching some maps from MontanaThanks, JimSee More
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