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Right - Foil-faced polyisocyanurate insulating rigid foam sheathing is installed below the floor framing of this house built on piers; however, the seams should be sealed with metal taped and the plumbing elevated and protected.

Right - Foil-faced polyisocyanurate insulating rigid foam sheathing is installed below the floor framing of this house built on piers; however, the seams should be sealed with metal taped and the plumbing elevated and protected.

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Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: building a raised floor

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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center describing building a raised floor in cold climates for air-sealing and insulation purposes.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.