Guide
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Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.
Reference
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
Guide
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Guide describing how to frame and insulate corners to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.
Guide
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Presentation
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Webinar describing research on moisture performance in high-R walls.
Video
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Video describing the high-performance building details of a new home construction project.
Video
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on managing heat transfer in the forms of radiation, convection, and conduction within the building envelope.
Video
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing how to correctly install brick cladding on exterior walls with a drainage cavity behind it for moisture prevention.
Video
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Video describing traditional 2x4 16 inch on center framing versus advanced framing with 2x6 stud walls at 24 inch on center, insulated corners and headers, wall stud-ceiling joist alignment, etc. providing a strong wall with more room for insulation.
Presentation
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Webinar from Tom Patton of Fox Blocks on how changes to building codes are driving changes to framing assemblies and insulation, highlighting how ICFs can take over for traditional wood frame wall assemblies. Free EEBA login required.
Guide
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Guide describing how to frame a wall with minimal wall studs to prevent heat losses and gains through walls.
Guide
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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
Case Study
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Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
Guide
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Guide describing how to frame and insulate exterior-to-interior wall intersections to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.