Vinyl Siding with Integrated Rigid Foam for Existing Walls Description Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.
Preview Image Passive House Basement Thermal Breaks: Karuna Video #4 Publication Date January, 2012 Description Video describing the thermal breaks in a passive house basement.
Mass Save Deep Energy Retrofit Builder Guide, GM-1302 Author(s) Neuhauser Ken, Gates Cathy, Pettit Betsy Organization(s) Building Science Corporation, BSC Publication Date July, 2013 Description Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
Stucco Over Rigid Foam Insulation Description Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing Description Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
Slab Edge Insulation Description Guide describing how to insulate slabs on grade in climate zones 3 and higher.
Vented versus Unvented Attic Description Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.
Unvented Attic Insulation Description Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
Double Walls for More Insulation Description Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.