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Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.

Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.

Document outlining building science principles about air flow, heat flow and moisture flow in homes.

Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.

Web page providing an overview of window coverings such as blinds, shades, shutters, films, and storm windows.

Report describing extensive renovations to a historic home.

Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.

Technical report describing the impact of thermal bridging in balcony connections, presenting alternative design strategies, performance analyses, and case studies to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in building envelopes.

Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.

Article describing five fundamental changes to building construction from the last 50 years and their modern construction consequences.

Guide describing details that serve as a visual reference for each of the line items in the Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist.

BSD-102 report providing guidance about whether to construct a vented or unvented attic based on hygro-thermal zone.

Reports describing a mathematical methodology for assessing the seismic performance of buildings.

Report proposes high performance duct measures for inclusion in California Title 24 building energy efficiency standards for 2016.