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Web article describing the integration of membrane sill flashing with other control layers around a window opening.

Research report describing study of interior and exterior air sealing techniques to stop ice dams in five 1.5-story retrofit homes conducted by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team run by University of Minnesota.

This case study describes costs associated with the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership for retrofitting roofs with rigid foam over the roof deck, especially on one and a half-story homes.

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Report describing steps homeowners can take to improve the indoor air quality in their home, including ventilating, preventing pests, and reducing pollutants in the home.

Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.

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.

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.

Technical report describing design and construction methodologies for durable balconies and decks, focusing on proper sloping, flashing, drainage, and ventilation to mitigate moisture-related issues.

Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.

Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.

Report describing the work conducted for high performance hybrid assemblies.

Report summarizing the importance of properly insulating and air sealing masonry walls, providing step by step instructions and approaches.

Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.

Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.

Research report describing study of exterior retrofit approach for air sealing, insulating, and water management conducted by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team run by University of Minnesota.