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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Report describing testing and analysis on deep energy retrofits of existing single-family homes in the U.S.
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ABTCO Vinyl Siding
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Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.
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Green Building Advisor
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Article about different types of weather resistant barrier.
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BSC
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Report describing approaches to insulating basements in homes built to meet Energy Star levels of performance of heat loss reduction.
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BSC
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Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.
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Hammer & Hand
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This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing correct ways to eliminate water damage by incorporating a sacrificial layer to foundation walls and footings.
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Southface Energy Institute,
ORNL
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Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.
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DOE
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Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.
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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
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BSC
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Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud with spray foam wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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Green Building Advisor
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Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.
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BSC
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Information sheet summarizing ICF wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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A guide for users and energy raters of insulated siding as home insulation.
Introduction and Overview: Proper Installation of Fiber Glass and Rock and Slag Wool Batt Insulation
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North America Insulation Manufacturers Association
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Website providing builders with information about meeting RESNET Grade 1 criteria when installing insulation.
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BSC
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Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.
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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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Natural Resources Canada
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Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.
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Energy Vanguard
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Information sheet discussing the downside to recessed can lights.
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Knauf
Description
Website providing information about Knauf Insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
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Ply Gem Siding Group
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
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NMIC
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Web resource that lays out the pre-work considerations, methods and finishes for installing mechanical insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Building science insight into crawlspaces.
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EPA
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This page provides important information on how to protect yourself and your family if you suspect that you might have vermiculite insulation from Libby, Montana.
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DOE
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Information sheet with the definition and uses for a raised truss.
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New Jersey Institute of Technology,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Technical report describing the Re-Side Right initiative by the New Jersey Institute of Technology's Building America research team that proposes enhancing home efficiency during the re-siding process by incorporating an insulating layer that acts as both an air barrier and water resistive barrier...
Retrofitting Knob and Tube Wiring An Investigation into Codes, Assessment, Wiring Practices and Cost
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Building Research Council
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Guide on retrofitting insulation in cavities.
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Wisconsin Focus on Energy
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High-density sidewall cavity insulation can be a major comfort and savings boost. It saves energy by slowing both conductive and convective losses, but only if the right things are done and done right. This always requires site-specific thinking.
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DOE
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Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.
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DOE
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Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.
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DOE
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Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.
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ENERGY STAR
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Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.