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DOE
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Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing buried ducts in loose-fill attic insulation, a method that can only be used in dry climates.
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Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
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Guide describing approaches to burying and encapsulating ducts in unconditioned attics to increase the overall R-value of duct insulation.
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Guide describing how to install slab edge insulation when retrofitting existing slab-on-grade foundations.
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Civil + Structural Engineers
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Article describing methods for designing and constructing multifamily buildings with insulating concrete forms (ICFs).
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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to ceilings in existing homes.
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Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.
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Vapor retarder plastic should not be installed over fibrous insulation on basement or crawlspace walls unless rigid foam or spray foam is installed directly against the concrete, behind the blanket insulation.
Organization(s)
BSC,
Building Science Corporation
Publication Date
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Article describing selecting insulation for minimizing condensation risks.
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Information guide describing proper attic air-sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
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This guide describes IECC 2009 and 2012 and ENERGY STAR Certified Homes insulation requirements.
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Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
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This guide describes IECC 2015 and DOE Zero Energy Ready Home insulation requirements.
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawl space.
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Guide describing how to hang ducts with supporting straps or saddles to adequately support ducts so they do not sag and are not pinched or compressed in a manner that would cause damage to the ducts, the duct insulation, or the duct air barrier covering.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report on adding insulation to load-bearing mass masonry buildings.
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Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.
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Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.
Organization(s)
CCHRC
Publication Date
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Website of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
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Guide describing the use of building cavities as supply or return ducts.
Organization(s)
DuPont Performance Building Solution,
EEBA
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Description
Webinar from Keenan Watson and Samantha Kambo of DuPont on how to correctly install a weather-resistant barrier on a home for code compliance effectiveness. Free EEBA login required.
Organization(s)
WSU Extension Energy Programs,
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC
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Description
Report documenting short-term test results of the Shift House and compares the results of Passive House Planning Package and Building Energy Optimization modeling of the project.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report to understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented roof assemblies with fibrous insulation.
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report on hybrid ventilation methods for insulated and sealed crawl spaces.
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Guide describing the types of whole-house fans, installation details to reduce energy loss, and how to operate them for comfort and energy savings based on climate zone.
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
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Report presenting the process of a residential retrofit project for houses in the states of Florida and Alabama, including findings at the time of reporting and highlights of the first home to meet the target HERS Index of 70.
Organization(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL
Publication Date
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Part I of the Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x6 wood frame studs, wood structural panel (WSP) sheathing as exterior sheathing, gypsum board as interior sheathing, and a cladding system installed over WSP sheathing in low-rise residential buildings up to three stories in height. Walls with...
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Guide describing design and installation of compact duct systems for central heating and cooling systems.
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This information guide describes the maximum air leakage limit requirements for DOE ZERH certified homes.
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Code compliance brief describing glazing requirements added to the residential portion of the IECC and the IRC in 2015.
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This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.