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A guide for users and energy raters of insulated siding as home insulation.

Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.

Report summarizing current research, summarizes issues that have been experienced with current best practices, and recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved for water managing sheathings.

Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.

Article describing a research study exploring how effective interior insulation systems are at keeping basements dry and warm.

Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.

Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.

Website providing builders with information about meeting RESNET Grade 1 criteria when installing insulation.

Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.

Information sheet about insulation retrofits for the hot-dry climate zones.

Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.

Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.

Document describing good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes.

Web resource that lays out the pre-work considerations, methods and finishes for installing mechanical insulation.

Article explaining installing cavity insulation.

Report describing approaches to insulating basements in homes built to meet Energy Star levels of performance of heat loss reduction.

Information sheet about exterior insulation in the hot-dry climate zones.

Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.

Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.

Report about exterior sheathing insulation and inward driven moisture issues.

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

Research study searching for combinations of existing technologies that could enable a minimally invasive, cost-competitive, easily deployable method of upgrading soil-side foundation insulation in existing buildings.

Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.

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.

Report describing the sealing and insulating of HVAC duct systems in existing homes.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold climate, with targets of 50% peak load reduction and 50% space conditioning energy savings.

This report outlines research activities that are expected to facilitate the adoption of energy retrofits by remodeling contractors and roofing contractors using retrofit panels which applicable to many existing house designs in most climates and markets.

Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.

Report assessing slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings.

This page provides important information on how to protect yourself and your family if you suspect that you might have vermiculite insulation from Libby, Montana.