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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.
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Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof Sheathing, BA-1312
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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This report outlines research activities that are expected to facilitate the adoption of energy retrofits by remodeling contractors and roofing contractors using retrofit panels. The results of this research will be applicable to many existing house designs in most climates and markets. The...
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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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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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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Document providing descriptions of the many insulation options available to homeowners, along with guidance on where, when, and how to install insulation throughout your house.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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This report will review, and summarize the current state of understanding and research into enclosures with higher thermal resistance, so-called “High-R Enclosures.” Recommendations are provided for further research.
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CARB,
BASF
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Reference investigating the strategy of using buried and/or encapsulated ducts to reduce duct thermal losses in residential buildings.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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The Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x4 wood frame studs, wood structural panel sheathing (WSP) as wall bracing and added backing for foam sheathing, a layer of rigid foam sheathing insulation up to 1.5 inches thick over the WSP, and a cladding system installed over the foam sheathing in low...
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Part I of the Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x6 wood frame studs, wood structural panel (WSP) sheathing as exterior sheathing, gypsum board as interior sheathing, and a cladding system installed over WSP sheathing in low-rise residential buildings up to three stories in height. Walls with...
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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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Southface,
ORNL
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Information sheet about crawlspace insulation, including installation details.
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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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IBACOS
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold climate, with targets of 50% peak load reduction and 50% space conditioning energy savings.
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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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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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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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Knauf
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Website providing information about Knauf Insulation.
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Building Science Corporation
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This Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit solution of a flat roof assembly.
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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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Residential Energy Services Network,
RESNET,
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association,
NAIMA
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Presentation describing RESNET grading criteria for insulation installation.
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NAHB Research Center
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Document presenting step-by-step process for installing rigid insulating sheathing over wood studs or house wrap.
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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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BSC
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Information sheet about insulating slabs.
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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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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Information sheet about insulation materials.