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Video describing the exterior cladding details of a residential home addition project.
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Video from ICFbuildings on how to design and install ICF on an entire home.
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving a background on installing blown cellulose insulation in stud cavities.
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Video showing the installation of a foundation in a passive house.
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Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.
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Webinar describing research on moisture performance in high-R walls.
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Video from SIPschool on sealing joints using SIP panels.
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Article describing methods for insulating and air sealing vented and unvented roofs in various climates zones.
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Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.
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Article describing methods for thermally isolating a garage in a Passive House-certified multifamily building.
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Video discussing the EPS foam insulation used on the floor of a passive house.
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Video describing the high-density cellulose insulation installed in a passive house.
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Video from IDI Distributers on how to comply with code and properly install continuous insulation, including taping seams and cutting properly.
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Online calculator for estimating payback of adding additional insulation to your house.
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Guide describing approaches to burying and encapsulating ducts in unconditioned attics to increase the overall R-value of duct insulation.
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CIMA is a trade association made up of cellulose insulation producers and affiliated members in the United States and Canada dedicated to ensuring the highest quality cellulose insulation products and standards.
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Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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Video describing the installation of mineral wool monolithic exterior insulation.
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Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
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Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
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Video describing how homeowners can measure the amount of insulation installed in their attic.
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Video describing the high-performance building details of a new home construction project.
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Video of a contractor explaining details of properly framing a home in Seattle, WA using proper Hammer & Hand practices.
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Website that explains and provides diagrams for covering up above-grade rigid foam insulation.
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Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.