Case Studies

Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation for the installation of rigid foam insulation on the exterior of home roofs and walls as a thermal, air, and moisture barrier.

Case study describing a basement remodel of a 1928 Minneapolis home that involved installing dimple drain mat and closed-cell spray foam on interior of basement wall and an interior footing drain to manage moisture before finishing an existing basement.

Case study describing the use of advanced controls to improve the performance of combination space-and-water-heating systems.

Case study describing homes that have a single heating plant that provides space and water heating.

Case study describing a method for evaluating safe installation and operation of combustion appliances in homes undergoing energy efficiency upgrades where indoor air is used for combustion and venting.

Case study describing combustion safety testing as an important step in upgrading for energy efficiency.

Case study describing methods to retrofit foundations and basements in climate zones 6 and 7.

Case study describing how combination space and water heating systems can be used in homes with efficient thermal enclosures, decreasing energy consumption and costs.