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External Insulation of Masonry Walls and Wood Framed Walls

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Research study developing baseline engineering analysis to support the installation of thick layers of exterior insulation (2 in. to 8 in.) on existing masonry walls and wood framed walls.

Batt Insulation for Existing Exterior Walls

Guide

Guide describing how to achieve RESNET Grade 1 installation standards, and meet/exceed code using batt insulation in existing walls.

Exterior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

Guide

Guide describing how to insulate a new foundation wall or an existing foundation wall by adding rigid insulation to the exterior side.

Blown Insulation for Cavities of Existing Exterior Walls

Guide

Guide describing methods of installing blown insulation in exterior wall cavities of existing homes with minimal disruption to occupants.

Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Exterior Walls

Guide

Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.

Measure Guideline: Internal Insulation of Masonry Walls

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Report summarizing the importance of properly insulating and air sealing masonry walls, providing step by step instructions and approaches.

Seismic and Insulation Retrofits of Solid Masonry Walls

Guide

Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy-efficient retrofits.

Spray Foam Insulation for Cavities of Existing Exterior Walls

Guide

Guide describing how to insulate the wall cavities of an existing home with spray foam.

Field Energy Performance of an Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Wall

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Research study evaluating the dynamic heat transmission characteristics through two identical Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall assemblies in Ottawa, Canada.

Rigid Foam Board Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

Guide

Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.

Rigid Foam Insulation Installed Between Existing House and Garage Walls

Guide

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.

Spray Foam Insulation Applied over the Siding of Existing Exterior Walls

Guide

Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.

Expert Meeting Report: Interior Insulation Retrofit of Mass Masonry Wall Assemblies

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Expert Meeting about interior insulation retrofit of mass masonry wall assemblies held on July 30, 2011.

Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick Walls

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Information sheet providing information on installing Rigid XPS foam board insulation to existing brick masonry walls.

A gut rehab that includes drywall removal provides the opportunity to thoroughly insulate the walls.

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Masonry wall interior retrofit with fluid-applied water control layer and wood-framed wall with cavity insulation (climate zones 1-4 only)

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Measure Guideline: Wall Air Sealing and Insulation Methods in Existing Homes - An Overview of Opportunity and Process

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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.

Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Measures for Embedded Wood Members in Insulated Mass Masonry Walls

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Case study describing retrofit measures for embedded wood members in insulated mass masonry walls.

Extension boxes of plywood built around the windows on this wall retrofit will be flush with the outer layer of exterior rigid insulation

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Side and plan views of window-to-wall interface in masonry wall retrofit including three layers of rigid foam exterior insulation, box extensions, and flashing around new windows.

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Masonry wall interior retrofit with parge coat, fluid-applied water control layer, wood-framed wall with cavity insulation, smart vapor barrier, and wood or metal service cavity

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Step 4. Install insulating sheathing and vertical furring strips on the retrofitted exterior wall; seal around pipe or duct with urethane sealant.

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Masonry wall interior retrofit with parge coat, fluid-applied water control layer, rigid mineral wool, wood-framed wall with cavity insulation, smart vapor barrier, and wood or metal service cavity

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In this exterior wall retrofit of a masonry brick home, first the brick was covered with a fluid-applied water and air control layer (white), then 2x4 furring strips and two layers of rigid foam insulation, then 1x4 furring strips to attach cladding to

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Plan view of exterior masonry brick wall retrofitted with furring strips, three layers of rigid mineral wool insulation staggered and taped at the seams, and topped with metal hat channel providing a ventilation gap surface to nail under the lap siding

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This close-up of an exterior wall retrofit of a masonry brick home shows the fluid-applied water and air control layer (white), 2x4 furring strips and two layers of rigid foam insulation (pink), then 1x4 furring which provides a ventilation gap

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External Insulation of Masonry Walls and Wood Framed Walls

Batt Insulation for Existing Exterior Walls

Exterior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

Blown Insulation for Cavities of Existing Exterior Walls

Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Exterior Walls

Measure Guideline: Internal Insulation of Masonry Walls

Seismic and Insulation Retrofits of Solid Masonry Walls

Spray Foam Insulation for Cavities of Existing Exterior Walls

Field Energy Performance of an Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Wall

Rigid Foam Board Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

Rigid Foam Insulation Installed Between Existing House and Garage Walls

Spray Foam Insulation Applied over the Siding of Existing Exterior Walls

Expert Meeting Report: Interior Insulation Retrofit of Mass Masonry Wall Assemblies

Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick Walls

A gut rehab that includes drywall removal provides the opportunity to thoroughly insulate the walls.

Masonry wall interior retrofit with fluid-applied water control layer and wood-framed wall with cavity insulation (climate zones 1-4 only)

Measure Guideline: Wall Air Sealing and Insulation Methods in Existing Homes - An Overview of Opportunity and Process

Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Measures for Embedded Wood Members in Insulated Mass Masonry Walls

Extension boxes of plywood built around the windows on this wall retrofit will be flush with the outer layer of exterior rigid insulation

Side and plan views of window-to-wall interface in masonry wall retrofit including three layers of rigid foam exterior insulation, box extensions, and flashing around new windows.

Masonry wall interior retrofit with parge coat, fluid-applied water control layer, wood-framed wall with cavity insulation, smart vapor barrier, and wood or metal service cavity

Step 4. Install insulating sheathing and vertical furring strips on the retrofitted exterior wall; seal around pipe or duct with urethane sealant.

Masonry wall interior retrofit with parge coat, fluid-applied water control layer, rigid mineral wool, wood-framed wall with cavity insulation, smart vapor barrier, and wood or metal service cavity

In this exterior wall retrofit of a masonry brick home, first the brick was covered with a fluid-applied water and air control layer (white), then 2x4 furring strips and two layers of rigid foam insulation, then 1x4 furring strips to attach cladding to

Plan view of exterior masonry brick wall retrofitted with furring strips, three layers of rigid mineral wool insulation staggered and taped at the seams, and topped with metal hat channel providing a ventilation gap surface to nail under the lap siding

This close-up of an exterior wall retrofit of a masonry brick home shows the fluid-applied water and air control layer (white), 2x4 furring strips and two layers of rigid foam insulation (pink), then 1x4 furring which provides a ventilation gap

Insulated Siding as Home Insulation: Guide for Users and Energy Raters

Guide to Insulating Sheathing

Air Sealed, Insulated Basements

Skylight Shaft Walls