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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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Holladay
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Green Building Advisor
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Website article interviewing the inventor of the Larsen truss, a history of its use, and a discussion of its advantages and disadvantages.
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Holladay
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Green Building Advisor
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Article about different types of weather resistant barrier.
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Holladay
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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet about what length screws should be used, and how closely to space the screws when fastening furring strips to a foam-sheathed wall.
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Holladay
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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.
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Holladay
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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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Holladay
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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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Holladay
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Green Building Advisor
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If your kitchen has a powerful exhaust fan, it may be pulling air down your chimney or water-heater flue.