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Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.

Information sheet about crawlspace insulation, including installation details.

Document presenting step-by-step process for installing rigid insulating sheathing over wood studs or house wrap.

Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.

Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.

Website describing the U.S. Department of Energy's residential buildings program.

Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.

Web based tool providing decision-making guidance for selecting wall assembly components.

Reference investigating the strategy of using buried and/or encapsulated ducts to reduce duct thermal losses in residential buildings.

Fact sheet describing advanced framing techniques that reduce the amount of lumber used in constructing wood-framed houses while providing more space for wall insulation.

Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.