Showing 1 - 11 of 11 results:
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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ORNL,
DOE
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Web based tool providing decision-making guidance for selecting wall assembly components.
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Cold Climate Housing Research Center
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CCHRC
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Website of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
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Southface Energy Institute,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
ORNL,
SEI
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Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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Author(s)
Dorsi Chris
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Organization(s)
Montana State University Extension,
MSU Extension
Description
Article from Montana State University Extension explaining how proper insulation techniques can greatly reduce the risks of ice dams on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Green Home Institute
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Organization(s)
Green Home Institute
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Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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Author(s)
Green Home Institute
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Organization(s)
Green Home Institute
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Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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Author(s)
Lubliner Michael,
Ueno Kohta,
Burkett Lena
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Organization(s)
Washington State University Extension Energy Program,
WSU Extension Energy Program,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing the costs, benefits, and challenges of attic insulation retrofits in HUD-code manufactured homes.
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
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Guide on retrofitting insulation in cavities.
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American Society for Testing and Materials,
ASTM International
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Organization(s)
ASTM
Description
This standard specification covers the classification, composition, physical properties, and dimensions of mineral fiber (rock, slag, or glass) blanket intended for use as thermal insulation on surfaces at various temperature ranges. This version of the standard was published in the year 2019 and is...
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Southface Energy Institute
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.
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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.