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Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
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Basement Blanket Insulation
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Guide describing Installing blanket fiberglass insulation on the interior walls of a conditioned, unfinished basement as an alternative to best practice solutions.
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Guide describing how to insulate a new foundation wall or an existing foundation wall by adding rigid insulation to the exterior side.
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawl space.
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Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with basement foundations, crawlspace foundations, or crawlspace foundations with a "cripple" wall.
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Guide describing how to insulate a floor over an uninsulated basement or crawl space.
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Guide describing how to upgrade a crawlspace floor in an existing home by adding insulation.
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Information guide describing things to consider when considering home retrofits in the basement or crawlspace including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
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Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with 'cripple' wall crawlspace foundations, which are known for their instability.
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Guide describing principles of insulating and air sealing band joists as a stand alone energy upgrade, or as part of creating a closed crawlspace.
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
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Guide describing how to insulate an existing slab floor by adding rigid foam insulation over the slab then installing a floating subfloor.
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Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.
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Information guide providing R-Values and vapor retarder classifications for common insulation materials.
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Guide describing method for insulating an unvented crawlspace or conditioned basement with rigid foam on the interior side of the walls.