Library

Report providing builders in marine climates with guidance for building homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs for consumers.

Document providing background and approach for the prep work necessary prior to adding attic insulation - focusing on combustion safety, ventilation for indoor air quality, and attic ventilation for durability.

Document providing guidance to U.S. home builders who want to accept the challenge.

Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.

Report highlighting the evaluation methods used and extent of wind washing found in a study analyzing wind washing in thirty-two two-story homes.

Article describing how insulating and air sealing unfinished attic spaces can lead to reduced energy bills in some homes.