Belmont University, Nashville, Tn. Involvement in Go Green, District 18

[David A. Andersen]

http://forum.belmont.edu/umac/archives/013062.html

- A moisture barrier was installed in the basement and debris was cleaned
- The basement air was sealed to first floor and outside penetrations; unnecessary return air duct was removed and all ducts of concern were sealed
- First-floor joists were insulated to R-19 value and the attic was insulated to R-38 value. Insulation levels are specified by R-Value, which is a measure of insulations ability to resist heat traveling through it. The higher the R-Value, the better the thermal performance of the insulation.
- 90 watt flood lights were replaced with 16 watt fluorescents and 55 watt incandescent lights replaced with compact fluorescent lights
- A carbon monoxide detector and programmable thermostats to be installed

Following a re-inspection by the Nashville Electric Service and the Tennessee Valley Authority, Belmont will track energy utilization to determine how these efforts over time increase energy efficiency of the Honors House.

Moisture barriers are a significant prevention of moisture intrusion from the geological aquifer.

Debris removal prevents wood boring insects infestation.

Installing insulation in the first floor joist is not necessary in the Tennessee's temperate climate if an HAVC duct system or furnaces located in a basement. You cannot have heat loss if there is not a temperature differential between the living space and below the floor. Residual heat loss from your dock system will warm the air which stratified between the floor joist. No heat transfer will occur without a temperature differential.

Not to downplay the "Go Green" program, however more advanced analysis can be achieved.
These energy efficiency programs are excellent to get things started, however for those that want more...

Additional advanced building performance diagnostics are available locally in Nashville Tennessee!

This is only for the people that realize there is more to "going green" then a free energy.
If you wish to have serious building performance evaluations conducted, it is available for District 18, Nashville, Tennessee.

For further information please review:
http://www.thermalimagingscan.com/IR...herization.htm