STEP 3: Construction Details
Gross Wall
Wall Construction
Wood Frame No insulation 1/2" Gypsum Board
Wood Frame R-11 Cavity Insulation 1/2" Gypsum Board
Wood Frame R-13 Cavity Insulation 1/2" Gypsum Board
Wood Frame R-13 Cavity Insulation 3/4" Bead Board (R-2.7)
Wood Frame R-19 Cavity Insulation 1/2" Gypsum Board
Wood Frame R-19 Cavity Insulation 3/4" Extruded Poly
Masonry above grade, no insulation
Masonry above grade, R5
Masonry above grade, R11
Masonry below grade, no insulation
Masonry below grade, R5
Masonry below grade, R11
SqFt
Temp Difference
15 deg F
20 deg F
25 deg F
Ceiling
Ceiling Construction
No Insulation
2-2 1/2 Insulation R-7
3-3 1/2 Insulation R-11
5 1/4-6 1/2 Insulation R-19
6-7 Insulation R-22
8-9 1/2 Insulation R-30
10-12 Insulation R-38
12-13 Insulation R-44
Cathedral type R-11 (roof/ceiling combination)
Cathedral type R-19 (roof/ceiling combination)
Cathedral type R-22 (roof/ceiling combination)
Cathedral type R-26 (roof/ceiling combination)
SqFt
Temp Difference
15 deg F
20 deg F
25 deg F
Floor
Floor Construction
Over unconditioned space, No Insulation
Over unconditioned space, R-11 Insulation
Over unconditioned space, R-19 Insulation
Over vented space or garage, No Insulation
Over vented space or garage, R-11 Insulation
Over vented space or garage, R-19 Insulation
Basement
Concrete slab, Unheated, No Edge Insulation
Concrete slab, Unheated, R-5 Insulation
Concrete slab, Unheated, R-9 Insulation
Concrete slab, Duct in Slab, No Edge Insulation
Concrete slab, Duct in Slab, R-5 Insulation
Concrete slab, Duct in Slab, R-9 Insulation
SqFt
Temp Difference
15 deg F
20 deg F
25 deg F
Infiltration
Vol Cu Ft
Fireplaces
Infiltration Quality
Best
Average
Poor
Duct Gain/Loss
Duct Location and Insulation
Duct Located in Conditioned Space
Exposed Attic, Garage, Exterior Wall, Open Crawl Space - No Insulation
Exposed Attic, Garage, Exterior Wall, Open Crawl Space - R-2
Exposed Attic, Garage, Exterior Wall, Open Crawl Space - R-4
Exposed Attic, Garage, Exterior Wall, Open Crawl Space - R-6
Enclosed Vented or Unvented Crawlspace or Basement - No Insulation
Enclosed Vented or Unvented Crawlspace or Basement - R-2
Enclosed Vented or Unvented Crawlspace or Basement - R-4
Enclosed Vented or Unvented Crawlspace or Basement - R-6
Buried No Edge Insulation
Buried Edge Insulation R value 3-4
Buried Edge Insulation R value 5-7
Buried Edge Insulation R value 7-9
Supply Air Temp
Below 120 deg F
Above 120 deg F
PEOPLE
(Assume two persons per bedroom)
APPLIANCES