Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.
Reference
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The Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x4 wood frame studs, wood structural panel sheathing (WSP) as wall bracing and added backing for foam sheathing, a layer of rigid foam sheathing insulation up to 1.5 inches thick over the WSP, and a cladding system installed over the foam sheathing in low...
Reference
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A guide for users and energy raters of insulated siding as home insulation.
Reference
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold climate, with targets of 50% peak load reduction and 50% space conditioning energy savings.
Reference
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Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
Reference
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Website providing information about Knauf Insulation.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate an existing slab floor by adding rigid foam insulation over the slab then installing a floating subfloor.
Case Study
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Case study describing the application of insulated siding on an existing home.
Case Study
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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.
Reference
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Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.
Reference
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The purpose for this document is to provide basic guidance on the use of proven installation techniques that can be used by installers to help ensure correct “dense pack” application of JM Spider® in drill & fill applications.
Case Study
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Case study describing the retrofit of a 1960s split-level home.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly install flex ducts without excessive coils or loops.
Guide
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Guide describing the installation of a tankless hot water heater to provide domestic hot water that is heated on demand without the standby losses associated with tank storage water heaters.