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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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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Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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Vinyl Siding Institute,
PEPA
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Description
A guide for users and energy raters of insulated siding as home insulation.
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NAIMA
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Description
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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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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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 with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.