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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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Williams Randy
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Green Building Advisor
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Article describing what the building codes say about frost-protected shallow foundations as a cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations.
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Green Building Advisor
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Green Building Advisor
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Website that explains and provides diagrams for covering up above-grade rigid foam insulation.
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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.