Batt Insulation for Existing Vented Attics Description Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
Preview Image Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: Cathedral Roofs Publication Date January, 2014 Author(s) Cold Climate Housing Research Center Organization(s) CCHRC Description Video describing roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies, from Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
Install Top Plates or Blocking at the Top of Walls Adjoining Unconditioned Spaces Description Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas Author(s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Organization(s) PNNL Publication Date December, 2009 Description Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.
New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT Author(s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Organization(s) PNNL Publication Date April, 2012 Description Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.
Air Sealing Modular Home Marriage Joints Description Guide describing how to air-seal modular home marriage joints.