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Article describing how an airtight home shell helps achieve a tight envelope that is energy efficient and cost effective.

Article describing how to stop air leaks around the windows and doors of a home.

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

Report exploring alternative methods to find long-term solutions to energy loss in 1 ½-story homes to save energy, improve comfort, prevent frost buildup on the underside of the roof deck, and reduce the risk of ice dam formation/reformation.

Technical report describing the research behind a new aerosol-based sealing method, utilizing pressurization and a dispersed sealant fog, facilitated by a standard blower door, to automatically measure, locate, and seal air leaks in new homes in the United States, providing an efficient solution to...

Report examining the effectiveness of an aerosolized acrylic technique for air sealing existing homes to reduce air leakage and improve energy efficiency.

Article describing air sealing and air barriers in buildings.

Report presenting the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelop air leaks.

Fact sheet describing an innovative aerosol-based sealing technique for tightening building envelopes in new homes, involving pressurizing the structure and dispersing an aerosol sealant "fog" to autonomously identify and seal leaks, with real-time feedback through a standard blower door and laptop...

Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.

Brochure about creating an air barrier by sealing drywall assemblies.

Brochure about creating an air barrier at tub, shower and fireplace walls.

Information sheet about air barriers.

Report outlining results from a 2005 hygrothermal pilot study in the South.

Report describing how changing the air exchange rate of a home (the sum of the infiltration and mechanical ventilation airflow rates) affects the annual thermal conditioning energy.

A website explaining the process of sealing a home with Aeroseal & how the technology is used to seal holes in the air ducts and vents of the home.

Standard providing information about self-adhered sheet air barriers located in the non-accessible part of the wall and materials to bridge and seal air leakage pathways and gaps.

Article describing methods for insulating and air sealing vented and unvented roofs in various climates zones.

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Article describing airflow within buildings due to pressure differences.

Information sheet with methods for constructing or retrofitting basements to reduce moisture issues.

Article describing the stack effect in buildings.

Website article interviewing the inventor of the Larsen truss, a history of its use, and a discussion of its advantages and disadvantages.

Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.

Website providing resources for roofers to construct high-wind, hurricane, and hail-resistant roofs from IBHS Fortified program.

Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.

Report outlining how conditioned crawlspaces perform better than vented crawlspaces in terms of safety, health, comfort, durability and energy consumption.

Report comparing a high-performance house with a code-built control home.

Report presenting the results of a study evaluating retrofit solutions for addressing the effects of wind washing on homes.

Report comparing a variety of roof insulating strategies to present their advantages and disadvantages according to several comparison criteria.