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Moisture levels are checked in the blown cellulose insulation before enclosing the walls.

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The moisture level of the cellulose wall insulation is tested with a moisture meter to verify that the insulation is sufficiently dry before installing drywall.

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How Insulating Concrete Form vs. Conventional Construction of Exterior Walls Affects Whole Building Energy Consumption

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Report sumarizing results of an ICF investigation of side-by-side houses in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Affordable Solid Panel "Perfect Wall" System

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Technical report describing the SPS (Structural Panel System), an innovative implementation of the "perfect wall" concept, situating environmental control layers on the exterior side of structural components for improved constructability, cost-effectiveness, and performance, validated through the...

Energy Benefits of Application of Massive Walls in Residential Buildings

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Presentation about results from an insulating concrete form energy efficiency study in Knoxville, TN.

Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging

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Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.

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Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall

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Infrared thermography during depressurization testing reveals air leakage at corner of spray foam-insulated room where wood-to-wood seams in framing were not air sealed

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Insight Homes: Deep Creek, Seaford, Delaware

Case Study

Case study describing a home builder that has refined its home designs to achieve HERS scores of 49 to 56 on 40 to 70 homes per year.

Home Performance Assessment

Information Guide

Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.

Building Materials Listing

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California Office of the State Fire Marshal's homepage for the Building Materials Listing Program, providing builders, contractors, architects, and others with access to a database of fire alarm systems and fire-resistant construction materials including roof coverings, wall, ceiling, and floor...

Moisture levels are checked in the blown cellulose insulation before enclosing the walls.

The moisture level of the cellulose wall insulation is tested with a moisture meter to verify that the insulation is sufficiently dry before installing drywall.

How Insulating Concrete Form vs. Conventional Construction of Exterior Walls Affects Whole Building Energy Consumption

Affordable Solid Panel "Perfect Wall" System

Energy Benefits of Application of Massive Walls in Residential Buildings

Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging

Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.

Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall

Infrared thermography during depressurization testing reveals air leakage at corner of spray foam-insulated room where wood-to-wood seams in framing were not air sealed

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Insight Homes: Deep Creek, Seaford, Delaware

Home Performance Assessment

Building Materials Listing

Mechanical Ventilation for Attached Garage

Testing of Mechanical Ventilation Systems

Enclosure Leakage Test

Duct Leakage Tests