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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Air-Seal Windows and Doors

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Author(s)
Sloggatt Mike
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Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Description
Article describing how to stop air leaks around the windows and doors of a home.

Concrete Homes

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Author(s)
Portland Cement Association
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Organization(s)
PCA
Description
Information sheet discussing the properties and benefits of insulating concrete forms.

Energy Renovations Insulation - A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners, Volume 17

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Author(s)
Baechler Michael C,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Document providing descriptions of the many insulation options available to homeowners, along with guidance on where, when, and how to install insulation throughout your house.

Field Energy Performance of an Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Wall

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Author(s)
Maref Wahid,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Research Council Canada,
NRC,
ResearchGate
Description
Research study evaluating the dynamic heat transmission characteristics through two identical Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall assemblies in Ottawa, Canada.

Foam Shrinks, and Other Lessons, PA-1201

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.

The Insulating Concrete Forms Magazine

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Author(s)
ICF Builder Magazine
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Organization(s)
ICF Builder Magazine
Description
Information sheet disucssing myths about insulated concrete forms.