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Brochure describing insulation and air-sealing details.

Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.

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

Website providing information about Knauf Insulation.

Document providing descriptions of the many insulation options available to homeowners, along with guidance on where, when, and how to install insulation throughout your house.

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

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

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

Research report that validates Pinhole Insulation®, offering a cost-effective, minimally invasive solution for enhancing insulation and air sealing in enclosed roof cavities, improving R-value by 60% compared to traditional methods.

Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.

Manual showing duct cleaning contractors how to identify the different types of insulated air ducts, how to open each type for access by cleaning equipment and personnel, how to close and seal openings after cleaning.

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.

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

Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.

Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.

Report exploring alternative methods to find long-term solutions to energy loss in 1 ½-story homes to save energy, improve comfort, prevent frost buildup on the underside of the roof deck, and reduce the risk of ice dam formation/reformation.