Vented versus Unvented Attic Description 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.
Unvented Conditioned Attic with Spray Foam Insulation Below Roof Deck Description Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.
New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT Author(s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Organization(s) PNNL Publication Date April, 2012 Description Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.
Air Sealing Doors Adjacent to Unconditioned Space Description Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Exterior Walls Description Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.