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BSC
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Report describing approaches to insulating basements in homes built to meet Energy Star levels of performance of heat loss reduction.
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BSC
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Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.
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Hammer & Hand
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This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
University of Minnesota
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Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.
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NDSU Extension
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Video describing how to install a frost-protected shallow foundation.
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Green Building Advisor
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Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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This Old House
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An article and video of a breakdown on the preparation and installation of basement insulation.
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Green Home Institute
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Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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Green Home Institute
Description
Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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Natural Resources Canada
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Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.