TY - GEN
T1 - Developing a Composite Vacuum Insulated Panel (VIP) Insulation/Vinyl Siding Composite Technology for Retrofitting Residential Walls
AU - Desjarlais, Andre
AU - Aldykiewicz, Antonio
AU - Salonvaara, Mikael
AU - Antonopoulous, Chrissi
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 U.S. Government.
PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - This paper summarizes a three-year research project to combine highly efficient vacuum insulated panels (VIPs) with vinyl siding to produce an off-the-shelf product with sufficient R-value to meet the continuous insulation requirements of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC, 2018) in all climate zones. VIPs provide high thermal value in thin profiles; an integrated VIP/vinyl siding product for existing residential homes would avoid expensive retrimming of the architectural details. This paper provides information on the development of the technology; thermal modelling; testing; results of listening sessions that solicited input from architects, designers, manufacturers, contractors, and installers; and a techno-economic analysis to gauge potential competitiveness with existing product options. Successful commercialization of a VIP/vinyl siding product would address a key opportunity to achieve energy savings in existing residential housing stock. Adding insulation on the inside of a home is disruptive and adding a layer of continuous insulation to the outside is challenging because thicker walls require complex air sealing and finishing details at every interface: windows, foundation, soffit, penetrations and inside and outside corners. An insulated siding with high R-value per inch would be a compelling alternative – a single, well-understood product to achieve two sought-after goals: upgraded appearance and better energy performance.
AB - This paper summarizes a three-year research project to combine highly efficient vacuum insulated panels (VIPs) with vinyl siding to produce an off-the-shelf product with sufficient R-value to meet the continuous insulation requirements of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC, 2018) in all climate zones. VIPs provide high thermal value in thin profiles; an integrated VIP/vinyl siding product for existing residential homes would avoid expensive retrimming of the architectural details. This paper provides information on the development of the technology; thermal modelling; testing; results of listening sessions that solicited input from architects, designers, manufacturers, contractors, and installers; and a techno-economic analysis to gauge potential competitiveness with existing product options. Successful commercialization of a VIP/vinyl siding product would address a key opportunity to achieve energy savings in existing residential housing stock. Adding insulation on the inside of a home is disruptive and adding a layer of continuous insulation to the outside is challenging because thicker walls require complex air sealing and finishing details at every interface: windows, foundation, soffit, penetrations and inside and outside corners. An insulated siding with high R-value per inch would be a compelling alternative – a single, well-understood product to achieve two sought-after goals: upgraded appearance and better energy performance.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85167568863&partnerID=8YFLogxK
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85167568863
T3 - Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings
SP - 204
EP - 212
BT - Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings XV International Conference
PB - American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
T2 - 15th International Conference on Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings 2022
Y2 - 5 December 2022 through 8 December 2022
ER -
