Guide
Description
Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
Video
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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on how warm air typically leaks out of homes through attics via the stack effect and how to mitigate these effects through building practices.
Reference
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Article describing the causes that form ice dams, as well as solutions for preventing future ice dams on roofs, focusing on air sealing to prevent hot air leakage.
Guide
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Case Study
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Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.
Video
Description
Video describing roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies, from Cold Climate Housing Research Center.