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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.

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

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

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

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

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

Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.

Document providing renovators and retrofit contractors an overview of considerations when including wall air sealing and insulation in an energy retrofit project.

The Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x4 wood frame studs, wood structural panel sheathing (WSP) as wall bracing and added backing for foam sheathing, a layer of rigid foam sheathing insulation up to 1.5 inches thick over the WSP, and a cladding system installed over the foam sheathing in low...

Research study describing an experimental and theoretical investigation of the energy and hygrothermal performance of retrofit foundation insulation systems in climate zones 6 and 7.

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

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

Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud with spray foam wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.

Article explaining installing cavity insulation.

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.

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

Part I of the Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x6 wood frame studs, wood structural panel (WSP) sheathing as exterior sheathing, gypsum board as interior sheathing, and a cladding system installed over WSP sheathing in low-rise residential buildings up to three stories in height. Walls with...

Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.

Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather

Website providing information about Knauf Insulation.

Report on two approaches to retrofitting existing double-stud walls.

Report on high-R wall design called extended plate and beam that uses foam sheathing insulation with wall framing.

Report exploring four questions to determine the level of risk associated with adding drained exterior insulation to the exterior of an existing home during an energy retrofit.

Paper that illustrates a performance check between the thermal performance of a Massive Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall system mocked up and Whole Building Performance criteria such as total space heating and cooling loads (thermal comfort).

Report on adding insulation to load-bearing mass masonry buildings.

Information sheet about how to reduce thermal bridging in walls.

Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.

Manual describing design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster, IEFs, and drywall, with information on continuous insulation, air barriers, rain screens, and ratings for fire and sound.

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.