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This report will review, and summarize the current state of understanding and research into enclosures with higher thermal resistance, so-called “High-R Enclosures.” Recommendations are provided for further research.

Report summarizing research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Marine Climate Region on a cost-neutral basis.

Information sheet about insulating slabs.

Factsheet describing air-sealing.

Guide providing information about controlling rainwater through use of drainage planes.

Report describing approaches to insulating basements in homes built to meet Energy Star levels of performance of heat loss reduction.

Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.

This Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit solution of a flat roof assembly.

Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.

Report summarizing current research, summarizes issues that have been experienced with current best practices, and recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved for water managing sheathings.