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Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation

Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.

Stucco Over Rigid Foam Insulation

Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Author(s)

Dobson,

Brignati

Organization(s)

Vinyl Siding Institute,

Newport Ventures

This presentation will help you define insulated siding, understand R-value testing of insulated siding, describe proper installation of insulated siding, comply with energy codes and understand building energy performance program and software recognition.

Insulating and Air Sealing Existing Floors above Unconditioned Spaces

Guide describing how to insulate a floor over unconditioned space with conditioned space above by adding insulation and air-sealing.

Builders Guide to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for all Climates

Author(s)

Lstiburek Joseph W

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Publication Date

January, 2015

A book about structurally insulated panels.

Key elements of a wall system clad with insulated vinyl siding

Right – A layer of sealant covers the wood-to-foam layer seams in the insulated header.

Publication Date

Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00

The missing top plate in a kneewall was covered with lumber and rigid foam insulation and then sealed with spray foam

Right - Closed-cell spray foam insulation fills the wall cavities of the exterior walls in this home retrofit

Right - Spray foam fills the walls and rim joists to air seal and insulate while caulk seals the framing joints.

Publication Date

Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00

Insulating sheathing is extended up to the roof rafters and sealed around the framing with spray foam as part of this exterior wall retrofit

Fill in the hole left by the missing top plate with a rigid air blocking material or rolled batt insulation that is spray foamed in place

Publication Date

Fri, 06/01/2012 - 12:00

Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam

Vinyl Siding with Integrated Rigid Foam for Existing Walls

Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.

Advanced Framing vs Traditional Framing

Publication Date

December, 2012

Author(s)

Risinger

Organization(s)

Build with Matt Risinger

Video describing traditional 2x4 16 inch on center framing versus advanced framing with 2x6 stud walls at 24 inch on center, insulated corners and headers, wall stud-ceiling joist alignment, etc. providing a strong wall with more room for insulation.

Install Top Plates or Blocking at the Top of Walls Adjoining Unconditioned Spaces

Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.

Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy Retrofits

Author(s)

IBACOS

Organization(s)

IBACOS

Publication Date

May, 2014

Case study describing a stand-off furring strategy that minimizes the physical connections to each existing wall stud, uses spray foam to encapsulate existing siding materials (including lead paint), and creates a vented rain screen assembly to promote drying.

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

December, 2009

Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.

Air Sealing Duct and Flue Shafts

Guide describing how to air-seal duct and flue shafts.

Mastic Home Exteriors Installation Guide

Author(s)

Ply Gem Siding Group

Organization(s)

Ply Gem Siding Group

Publication Date

April, 2015

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.

Publication Date

Mon, 04/03/2017 - 12:00

This kneewall has no top plate and the resulting gap provides a wide-open pathway for air and vapor to travel between the living space and the attic

All About Larsen Trusses

Author(s)

Holladay Martin

Organization(s)

Green Building Advisor

Publication Date

July, 2011

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

Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: Cathedral Roofs

Publication Date

January, 2014

Author(s)

Cold Climate Housing Research Center

Organization(s)

CCHRC

Video describing roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies, from Cold Climate Housing Research Center.

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

April, 2012

Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.

Air Sealing Multifamily Party Walls

Guide describing how to air-seal common walls between dwelling units in multifamily housing.

Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation

Batt Insulation for Existing Vented Attics

Stucco Over Rigid Foam Insulation

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Insulating and Air Sealing Existing Floors above Unconditioned Spaces

Builders Guide to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for all Climates

Key elements of a wall system clad with insulated vinyl siding

Right – A layer of sealant covers the wood-to-foam layer seams in the insulated header.

The missing top plate in a kneewall was covered with lumber and rigid foam insulation and then sealed with spray foam

Right - Closed-cell spray foam insulation fills the wall cavities of the exterior walls in this home retrofit

Right - Spray foam fills the walls and rim joists to air seal and insulate while caulk seals the framing joints.

Insulating sheathing is extended up to the roof rafters and sealed around the framing with spray foam as part of this exterior wall retrofit

Fill in the hole left by the missing top plate with a rigid air blocking material or rolled batt insulation that is spray foamed in place

Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam

Vinyl Siding with Integrated Rigid Foam for Existing Walls

Advanced Framing vs Traditional Framing

Install Top Plates or Blocking at the Top of Walls Adjoining Unconditioned Spaces

Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy Retrofits

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas

Air Sealing Duct and Flue Shafts

Mastic Home Exteriors Installation Guide

Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.

This kneewall has no top plate and the resulting gap provides a wide-open pathway for air and vapor to travel between the living space and the attic

All About Larsen Trusses

Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: Cathedral Roofs

Air sealing at double walls

Air sealing at common wall between dwelling units

Conceptual air sealing strategy - upper wall section

Air Sealing Modular Home Marriage Joints

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

Air Sealing Multifamily Party Walls