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Guide for homeowners describing how to find and seal basement and attic air leaks, determine if attic insulation is adequate, make improvements safely, and reduce energy bills.

Report on heating and cooling air-distribution ducts that are insulated, installed close to the ceiling in a vented attic and covered with attic insulation to minimize energy loss.

Article discussing flow-through assemblies of walls.

Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.

Website providing builders with information about meeting RESNET Grade 1 criteria when installing insulation.

Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Article outlining moisture accumulation in open cell spray polyurethane foam.

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.

Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.

Guide describing the installation of windows in walls that have foam plastic insulating; guide provides several methods for attaching, supporting, and flashing windows in walls with rigid foam sheathing. (Note: The link only goes to the table of contents for the guide, the full guide can be...

Report providing information based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increase home energy performance.

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.