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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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NREL
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Articles describing attic and ceiling insulation, including mentions of baffles with protect insulation from wind washing.
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Guide describing how to air seal and insulate flex ducts.
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a ceiling where the insulation is installed on top of the ceiling (on the attic floor) in a vented attic.
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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to ceilings in existing homes.
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Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.
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Information guide describing proper attic air-sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
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Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow. Results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow; results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
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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.
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ORNL,
SEI
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Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing heating loads for super-insulated buildings.
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
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Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity in preparation for cold winter weather.
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Smarter Homes NZ
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Article from Smarter Homes NZ on home building techniques that incorporate passive cooling.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on materials and design principles to mitigate moisture issues in homes.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Webinar answering code-related questions on insulating historic masonry buildings, mechanical ventilation, combustion equipment, excessive humidity build-up, skylights, and vapor retarders on interior walls.
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BSC
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Information sheet providing recommendations on the installation of vapor control layers.
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BSC
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Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.
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Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory,
CRREL
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Report describing the formation of icicles and ice dams along poorly ventilated roofs and how to mitigate ventilation issues with insulation and vents.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report reviewing the design and the first four months of energy performance of a near zero energy project home in Callaway, Florida during the second half of 2008.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report on hybrid ventilation methods for insulated and sealed crawl spaces.
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University of Waterloo,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document describing a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation.
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Guide describing the types of whole-house fans, installation details to reduce energy loss, and how to operate them for comfort and energy savings based on climate zone.
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Information guide describing ways to design a home to be resistant to extreme heat.
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Guide describing how to install a radon mitigation fan with various types of house foundations.
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Research study documenting market-ready energy solutions to improve the efficiency of new affordable housing in the marine climate of Washington State.
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EPA,
Steven Winter Associates,
EEBA
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Webinar from a group of indoor air quality experts on compliance with EPA's Indoor airPLUS program as multifamily buildings reach past five stories high, with special consideration taken for ventilation, air sealing, moisture control, and indoor air quality needs in larger residences.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Polish Academy of Sciences,
PAN,
American Polysteel Forms,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Paper that illustrates a performance check between the thermal performance of a Massive Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall system mocked up and Whole Building Performance criteria such as total space heating and cooling loads (thermal comfort).
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Guide describing the use of attic ventilation fans to mechanically pull outside air through the attic in an attempt to cool the attic, control moisture, and prevent ice dams.
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Information guide describing how to calculate attic passive ventilation with example calculations.
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Guide describing design of a mechanical ventilation design to enable accurate measurement of ventilation system airflow.
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Guide describing how to install a bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.
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This information guide describes the maximum air leakage limit requirements for DOE ZERH certified homes.
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Guide describing how to install an exhaust fan in an attached garage to pull fumes out of the garage and to depressurize the garage with reference to the home.
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Guide describing the retrofit of kitchen exhaust systems, including duct sizing and routing considerations.
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Information guide describing considerations for before retrofitting HVAC systems, retrofit scope considerations, and HVAC system replacement options.
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Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.
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Information guide providing background information about air flow in residential buildings.
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Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.
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Guide describing how to select and install whole-house ventilation systems for existing homes.
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Guide describing how to evaluate existing ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
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Guide describing categories of direct-vent combustion space- and water-heating equipment and combustion safety testing.
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting retrofits including any combustion appliances, or that may affect them.
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Guide describing mechanical ventilation tools and methods required for accurate airflow measurement.
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This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.
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This guide presents central and individual dwelling unit ventilation and exhaust strategies for multifamily construction.