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Report on the design and evaluation of extended plate and beam.
Case Study
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Case study describing a zero energy ready home (ZERH) that was recently completed featuring an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system, called the extended plate and beam (EP&B), is for use above grade in residential buildings.
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Case study on the design and evaluation of extended plate and beam, located in Mount Joy Pennsylvania.
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Web based tool providing decision-making guidance for selecting wall assembly components.
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Article describing correct ways to attach rigid insulation to the exterior of commercial and residential buildings.
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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 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.
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Report on high-R wall design called extended plate and beam that uses foam sheathing insulation with wall framing.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to construct wall assemblies in cold climates to minimize the likelihood of condensation formation inside the walls.
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
Guide
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Guide describing how to frame and insulate corners to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.
Video
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Video describing the exterior cladding details of a residential home addition project.
Presentation
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Webinar describing research on moisture performance in high-R walls.
Video
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Video describing the installation of mineral wool monolithic exterior insulation.
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Article about different types of weather resistant barrier.
Video
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to attach plywood sheathing to the walls and ceiling in a wood tornado shelter. Part 4 of 6.
Guide
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Guide describing how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
Video
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Video describing the rain screen system installed in a passive house.
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Report covering wind loading on roofing assemblies.
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Information sheet about what length screws should be used, and how closely to space the screws when fastening furring strips to a foam-sheathed wall.
Case Study
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Case study describing a panelized construction method for stud walls with continuous rigid foam insulation.
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Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.
Video
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Video showing a technique for airtight sheathing installation on exterior walls using foam gasket strips.
Video
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Video showing a mock wall assembly used in Hammer and Hand’s passive houses.
Video
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Video explaining why having a strong roof is so important in hurricane zones and recommendations on how to construct a roof that will stand up to hurricane force winds from LSU AgCenter.
Video
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving an overview of moisture problems common to exterior walls and how to mitigate these problems with proper framing, flashing, sheathing, cladding, and insulation.
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Article describing vapor retarder requirements in the International Residential Code and International Building Code 2021.