Case Study
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Case study describing building in cold and very cold climates.
Reference
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Article describing how an airtight home shell helps achieve a tight envelope that is energy efficient and cost effective.
Case Study
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Case study describing application of exterior rigid foam insulation on a foundation system.
Reference
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Document with important building science considerations, designed for members of the residential construction and remodeling industries, as well as owners and managers who work in affordable housing.
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
Reference
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Information sheet with methods for constructing or retrofitting basements to reduce moisture issues.
Video
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Video describing an “excavationless” retrofit technique developed by the University of Minnesota to install exterior insulation around the foundation of an existing home by using high-pressure water to cut a trench through the dirt along the edge of a concrete foundation, remove the mud with a...
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.