Library

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.

Report covering the migration of wind-blown embers in roof vents.

Report describing sloped roof assemblies with high levels of thermal performance.

Web page explaining what a cool exterior wall is and how they work, as well as benefits to their use and links to research studies.

Web page explaining what a cool roof is and how they work, as well as benefits to their use and links to research studies.

Document describing different spray foam materials including some pros and cons and technical specifications.

Conference paper presented at the 2020 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings presenting the results of an evaluation of control strategies used when new mini-splits are installed in a home with an existing HVAC system.

Technical fact sheet describing proper operation, sizing, and installation of whole-house fans.

Report describing work conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Teams Energy Efficient Housing Research Partnerships project.

Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.

Fact sheet providing information on window attachments and their potential for improving energy efficiency.

Report detailing retrofit of two existing houses in the Wyandotte Neighborhood program.

Report describing Net Zero house design with sloped roof assemblies.

Report detailing passive design strategies used at the Zion National Park Visitor Center, including evaporative cool towers.