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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

Publication Date
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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.

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.

Fixing Wet Basements and Crawlspaces

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Author(s)
Todd Jason
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Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
Description
Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.

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.

How to Insulate a Basement Wall

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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.

Measure Guideline: Basement Insulation Basics

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Mantha Pallavi,
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Document describing good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes.

Upgrading Below Grade Spaces - Residential Energy Efficiency Stakeholder

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Huelman Patrick H,
Breidenbach Sam,
Schirber Steve
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN,
NSTAR,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Presentation describing the challenges of insulating an existing basement, presented to the Building America residential energy-efficiency stakeholder meeting.