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Rigid Foam Board Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.

Author(s)

Parker Danny S,

Kono Jamie E,

Vieira Robin K,

Fairey Philip W,

Sherwin John S,

Hoak David,

Beal David,

Withers Charles R

Organization(s)

Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,

BA-PIRC,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Publication Date

May, 2014

Research report assessing the moisture and cooling load impacts of airtightness and mechanical ventilation in homes in hot-humid climates.

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.