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Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations 1

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding
Description
Guides describing frost-protected shallow foundations as an alternative method for building an energy-efficient foundation for a house in a cold climate that uses less concrete and saves on labor.

Practical Residential Wall Systems: R-30 and Beyond

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Arena Lois,
Zoeller William
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Organization(s)
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Document with information about the most practical methods to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above.