Guide
Description
Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
Guide
Description
Guide describing how to insulate a floor overhang (or cantilever) on an existing home by adding insulation and an air barrier to air seal the floor joist bays under the cantilever.
Reference
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Document providing renovators and retrofit contractors an overview of considerations when including wall air sealing and insulation in an energy retrofit project.
Reference
Description
Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.
Guide
Description
Guide describing how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing methods to seal crawl spaces in cold climate homes with integrated whole-house ventilation systems.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing the elimination of excessive humidity in the attic of a multi-floor, single-family home that was causing condensation and water damage along the roof and eaves.
Presentation
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.
Guide
Description
Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
Guide
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Guide describing how to upgrade walls that separate the garage from the house by providing a continuous air control layer on the garage side of the wall and adding rigid foam insulation.
Guide
Description
Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
Reference
Description
Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
Guide
Description
Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
Guide
Description
Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
Information Guide
Description
Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
Guide
Description
Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing a 4,763 ft2 certified Passive House that achieved HERS 27 without PV through the construction of R-54 walls that use ICF plus fiberglass cavity insulation, an R-100 vented attic, extensive air sealing and flashing, triple-pane windows, ductless heat pumps, and solar hot water.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Guide
Description
Guide describing method for insulating an unvented crawlspace or conditioned basement with rigid foam on the interior side of the walls.
Guide
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This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.
Guide
Description
Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to the floor of the attic in existing homes.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing an energy efficient renovation in the cold climate.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing a retrofit project in Maryland.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry climate.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry climate.
Guide
Description
Guide describing how to insulate and air seal the floor joists over a garage when there is loving space above the garage.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing a multifamily retrofit project in a cold climate.