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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.
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North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
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Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.
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DOE
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Information sheet with tools for estimating payback of adding additional insulation to your house.
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Fine Homebuilding
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Article describing frost-protected shallow foundations as an alternative method for building an energy-efficient foundation for a house in a cold climate that uses less concrete and saves on labor.
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Federation of American Scientists,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Document providing a roadmap to aid Habitat for Humanity affiliates in building high performing houses by using materials and techniques that are affordable, do not add any maintenance burden, and are volunteer friendly.
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Johns Manville
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The purpose for this document is to provide basic guidance on the use of proven installation techniques that can be used by installers to help ensure correct “dense pack” application of JM Spider® in drill & fill applications.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Building science insight into crawlspaces.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how insulating and air sealing unfinished attic spaces can lead to reduced energy bills in some homes.