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Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.

Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.

Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.

The Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x4 wood frame studs, wood structural panel sheathing (WSP) as wall bracing and added backing for foam sheathing, a layer of rigid foam sheathing insulation up to 1.5 inches thick over the WSP, and a cladding system installed over the foam sheathing in low...

Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Source Energy and Carbon Decisions chapter helps users carefully assess the impacts of switching from gas to electricity for heating end-uses, using source energy and/or carbon emissions...

Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.

Report providing information about techniques and approaches to improve the efficiency of recessed lighting.

This page provides important information on how to protect yourself and your family if you suspect that you might have vermiculite insulation from Libby, Montana.

Document offering methods to greatly reduce lighting energy use through the application of high quality fluorescent and light emitting diode (LED) technologies.

Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.

Website with consumer information about various types of lighting.