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Information guide listing Building America Solution Center guides that describe ways to air-seal and insulate a new or existing home's walls to resist heat gain.
Walls & Openings -
Wall Structure
Solution Center Guides
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
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Guide describing the use of building cavities as supply or return ducts.
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Information guide describing things to consider before retrofitting walls, windows, and doors, including wiring, moisture protection, and lead paints.
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Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy efficient retrofits.
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Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.
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Guide describing how to insulate the walls of an existing home with spray foam insulation.
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Guide describing the need for adequate structural sheathing in exterior walls in homes in high-wind areas.
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Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist wind and earthquake loads.