Guide
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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
Guide
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Guide describing how to frame and insulate corners to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.
Guide
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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.
Video
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Video describing exterior rigid foam insulation.
Presentation
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This presentation will help you define insulated siding, understand R-value testing of insulated siding, describe proper installation of insulated siding, comply with energy codes and understand building energy performance program and software recognition.
Reference
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Conference paper describing testing of the performance of fasteners used to attach rigid foam insulation to the exterior of walls.
Case Study
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Case study describing a panelized construction method for stud walls with continuous rigid foam insulation.
Case Study
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Case study describing research about using exterior, vapor permeable insulation of retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity insulation.
Case Study
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Case study describing optimal design and limitations of cladding attachments over exterior sheathings.
Reference
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Article describing correct ways to attach rigid insulation to the exterior of commercial and residential buildings.
