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Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.
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Article describing how insulating and air sealing unfinished attic spaces can lead to reduced energy bills in some homes.
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Article describing how insulated siding can save homeowners energy by providing continuous exterior insulation.
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Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.
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Website providing information about Knauf Insulation.
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Report covering the migration of wind-blown embers in roof vents.
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Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
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Report covering the fire performance of combustible cladding over combustible insulation.
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 a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.
Guide
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Guide describing RESNET Grade 1-level installation of insulation in walls, attics, and floors.
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Website providing builders with information about meeting RESNET Grade 1 criteria when installing insulation.
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Video describing hurricane ties and how they make your home more ready for severe weather by strengthening structural connections.
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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.
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Article describing thermal bridging, construction practices that encourage thermal bridging, and solutions.
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Web resource that lays out the pre-work considerations, methods and finishes for installing mechanical insulation.
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Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.
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Report describing approaches to insulating basements in homes built to meet Energy Star levels of performance of heat loss reduction.
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Article outlining moisture accumulation in open cell spray polyurethane foam.
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Video explaining a design option for homes in the case of a flood that would negate the need for gutting the home post-flood. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Video describing the installation of windows to be air- and water-tight, including recommendations on flashing, air-sealing, and insulation, from Home Innovation Research Labs
Reference
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Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.
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Article describing frost-protected shallow foundations with construction drawing details.
Guide
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Guide describing how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
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Article describing what the building codes say about frost-protected shallow foundations as a cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations.
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Video describing the EPS foam used to insulate the exterior of a passive house.
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Article describing the difference between conditioned or unvented attics and unconditioned or vented attics.
Case Study
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Case study describing a panelized construction method for stud walls with continuous rigid foam insulation.