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Author(s)
Southface Energy Institute,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
ORNL,
SEI
Description
Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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Author(s)
Fulger Don
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Organization(s)
Home Energy
Description
Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.
Retrofitting Knob and Tube Wiring An Investigation into Codes, Assessment, Wiring Practices and Cost
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Author(s)
Gordon Jeffrey R,
Rose William B
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Organization(s)
Building Research Council,
School of Architecture University of Illinois,
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Description
Guide on retrofitting insulation in cavities.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing,
National Association of Home Builders
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Organization(s)
HUD,
PATH,
NAHB Research Center
Description
Report describing how to construct a frost protected shallow foundation (FPSF) as a practical alternative to a deeper, more-costly foundation in cold regions with seasonal ground freezing and the potential for frost heave.
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Author(s)
Drumheller S Craig,
Wiehagen Joseph
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report providing information based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increase home energy performance.
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Author(s)
Southface Energy Institute
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.
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Author(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
CARB,
NREL,
SWA
Description
Report developed for Habitat for Humanity about lessons learned from demonstration retrofit projects undertaken by Habitat for Humanity affiliates in New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania; with building systems consulting and technical assistance provided by Steven Winter Associates.