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Right – Rigid backing was installed prior to insulating the attic knee walls.

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Wrong – The backing on this knee wall was not air sealed prior to adding insulation.

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Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.

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Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed

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Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed

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This community of production homes in central New York state was built with insulated concrete forms (ICFs), which provide a highly insulated, airtight structure that is fire-, pest-, wind-, and earthquake-resistant.

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The batt insulation shown here was properly installed to fill the ceiling cavities.

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Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry Walls

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Report describing a deep energy enclosure retrofit solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior.

Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Durability of Vapor Permeable Insulating Sheathing

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Case study describing research about using exterior, vapor permeable insulation of retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity insulation.

Listing Information of SIPA - Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), SPEC ID: 32805

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Test results used by multiple structural insulated panel manufacturers confirming a one-hour fire rating for specific SIP assemblies.

This 14-story multifamily building was constructed with insulated concrete forms (ICFs)

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Building America Top Innovations 2013: Exterior Rigid Insulation Best Practices

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Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation for the installation of rigid foam insulation on the exterior of home roofs and walls as a thermal, air, and moisture barrier.

Exterior XPS basement insulation is correctly installed to completely cover the foundation wall

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Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick Walls

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Information sheet providing information on installing Rigid XPS foam board insulation to existing brick masonry walls.

The 12-inch-thick double walls provide plenty of space for insulation.

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Expert Meeting Report: Interior Insulation Retrofit of Mass Masonry Wall Assemblies

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Expert Meeting about interior insulation retrofit of mass masonry wall assemblies held on July 30, 2011.

Walls in cold climates with a polyethylene vapor barrier interior of the wall cavity should have either no exterior insulation or a vapor-open continuous insulation like mineral wool that allows drying to the exterior

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The attic knee walls were constructed from 2x6s and insulated with R-19 batt, backed with 1 inch of XPS foam board with taped joints to provide a solid air barrier over the insulated surfaces.

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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above unconditioned space

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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above conditioned space

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Right – Rigid backing was installed prior to insulating the attic knee walls.

Wrong – The backing on this knee wall was not air sealed prior to adding insulation.

Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.

Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed

Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed

This community of production homes in central New York state was built with insulated concrete forms (ICFs), which provide a highly insulated, airtight structure that is fire-, pest-, wind-, and earthquake-resistant.

The batt insulation shown here was properly installed to fill the ceiling cavities.

Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry Walls

Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Durability of Vapor Permeable Insulating Sheathing

Listing Information of SIPA - Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), SPEC ID: 32805

This 14-story multifamily building was constructed with insulated concrete forms (ICFs)

Building America Top Innovations 2013: Exterior Rigid Insulation Best Practices

Exterior XPS basement insulation is correctly installed to completely cover the foundation wall

Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick Walls

The 12-inch-thick double walls provide plenty of space for insulation.

Expert Meeting Report: Interior Insulation Retrofit of Mass Masonry Wall Assemblies

Walls in cold climates with a polyethylene vapor barrier interior of the wall cavity should have either no exterior insulation or a vapor-open continuous insulation like mineral wool that allows drying to the exterior

An insulated spline is another option for avoiding thermal bridging at SIP panel seams

Existing stud wall filled with open cell spray foam cavity insulation

Windows are installed in new framing in preparation for adding exterior spray foam insulation

How To Strengthen Your Home for Under $10,000 – Insulated Concrete Forms

Existing stud wall filled with closed-cell spray foam cavity insulation

A gut rehab that includes drywall removal provides the opportunity to thoroughly insulate the walls.

Right – Spray foam insulates the walls and ceilings separating the garage from the home.

Wrong – The vinyl siding at this gable was installed over plastic foam insulation

Right – Insulation meets RESNET Grade I prior to air barrier installation

Right – Insulation installed behind fireplace prior to air barrier installation

The attic knee walls were constructed from 2x6s and insulated with R-19 batt, backed with 1 inch of XPS foam board with taped joints to provide a solid air barrier over the insulated surfaces.

Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above unconditioned space

Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above conditioned space