Guide
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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
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
Guide
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Guide describing how to apply self-adhered asphaltic membranes at eaves in cold climates to help guard against ice dams.
Reference
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.
Guide
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Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.
Case Study
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Case study describing a multifamily retrofit project in a cold climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Guide
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Guide describing how ice dams form and how roofs can be constructed to prevent them.
Reference
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Report describing steps homeowners can take to improve the indoor air quality in their home, including ventilating, preventing pests, and reducing pollutants in the home.
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 install moisture-resistant materials on walls behind showers and tubs to help manage moisture.
Reference
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Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.
Reference
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Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.
Reference
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Report summarizing the importance of properly insulating and air sealing masonry walls, providing step by step instructions and approaches.
Reference
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Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.
Reference
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Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.
Guide
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Guide describing how to retrofit an existing basement floor or slab to reduce moisture issues.
Case Study
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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of moisture flow in residential buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing how to create a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using polyethylene sheeting to manage moisture in crawlspaces.
Guide
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Guide describing how to upgrade a crawlspace floor in an existing home by adding insulation.
Guide
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate an existing slab floor by adding rigid foam insulation over the slab then installing a floating subfloor.
Guide
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Guide describing appropriate flooring for wet areas of the home.
Guide
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Guide describing how to apply flashing to the bottom of exterior walls to create a continuous drainage plane.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install and properly integrate flashing at the intersection of the wall and roof on an existing home.
Guide
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Guide describing how to provide a continuous water control layer across the roof assembly by sealing all penetrations for pipes, vents, etc. in existing roofs.
Guide
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Guide describing installation of sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate a new foundation wall or an existing foundation wall by adding rigid insulation to the exterior side.