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Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.

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

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

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

Case study describing novel technique for installing exterior spray foam on foundation walls that uses high-pressure water sprayer and a “hydro vac” to remove dirt along the foundation wall.

Measure Guideline research report providing simple, long term, and durable solutions when using tapes and flashing membranes in conjunction with the exterior face of rigid polymeric foam sheathing to create the drainage plane of a wall system.

Case study describing foundation wall moisture studies at a research facility in Minnesota run by Building America team NorthernSTAR.

Report describing a comparison of hydrothermal performances of DryRightTM fiberglass batts and kraft-faced fiberglass batts in a south facing wall assembly with a moisture storage cladding material.

Report exploring four questions to determine the level of risk associated with adding drained exterior insulation to the exterior of an existing home during an energy retrofit.

Article describing the evolution of the IRC to permit class 3 vapor retarders (latex paint) in walls coupled with exterior continuous insulation to allow drying and reduce condensation risk.

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Article describing correct ways to eliminate water damage by incorporating a sacrificial layer to foundation walls and footings.

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