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BSC
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Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.
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Guide describing how to install insulation below attic platforms
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Guide describing how to achieve RESNET Grade 1 installation standards, and meet/exceed code using batt insulation in existing walls.
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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 install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
Organization(s)
Vinyl Siding Institute,
Newport Ventures
Description
This presentation will help you define insulated siding, understand R-value testing of insulated siding, describe proper installation of insulated siding, comply with energy codes and understand building energy performance program and software recognition.
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Guide describing how to insulate a floor over unconditioned space with conditioned space above by adding insulation and air-sealing.
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Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.
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BSC
Publication Date
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Case study describing retrofit measures for embedded wood members in insulated mass masonry walls.
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Guide describing air barrier installation, insulation installation, and air-sealing for double walls (half or full walls included in a home design as an architectural feature that provides a more dimensional appearance).
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Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
Organization(s)
IBACOS
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Case study describing a stand-off furring strategy that minimizes the physical connections to each existing wall stud, uses spray foam to encapsulate existing siding materials (including lead paint), and creates a vented rain screen assembly to promote drying.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report on adding insulation to load-bearing mass masonry buildings.
Organization(s)
Ply Gem Siding Group
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Description
Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
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Guide for designing and installing interior ducts in an interstitial floor cavity in new and existing homes.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report on two approaches to retrofitting existing double-stud walls.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud with spray foam wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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Guide describing how to modify an existing window sash for high-efficient windows.
Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Publication Date
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Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.
Organization(s)
Partnership for Home Innovation,
PHI,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL
Publication Date
Description
Report on high-R wall design called extended plate and beam that uses foam sheathing insulation with wall framing.
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Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase above a dropped ceiling.
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Guide describing how to replace a window sash in an existing home.
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Guide describing how to air-seal common walls between dwelling units in multifamily housing.