Reference
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Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.
Reference
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Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.
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 and air seal the floor joists over a garage when there is loving space above the garage.
Reference
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Article explaining installing cavity insulation.
Presentation
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate a floor overhang (or cantilever) on an existing home by adding insulation and an air barrier to air seal the floor joist bays under the cantilever.
Guide
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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to the floor of the attic in existing homes.
Reference
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Report describing the sealing and insulating of HVAC duct systems in existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air seal and insulate a non-ICAT recessed "can" light from an accessible attic in an existing home.
Reference
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Brochure describing insulation and air-sealing details.
Reference
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Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
Guide
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Guide describing how to upgrade walls that separate the garage from the house by providing a continuous air control layer on the garage side of the wall and adding rigid foam insulation.
Reference
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Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.
Reference
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Research report that validates Pinhole Insulation®, offering a cost-effective, minimally invasive solution for enhancing insulation and air sealing in enclosed roof cavities, improving R-value by 60% compared to traditional methods.
Reference
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Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.
Reference
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Document providing renovators and retrofit contractors an overview of considerations when including wall air sealing and insulation in an energy retrofit project.
Reference
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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.
Case Study
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Case study describing the application of insulated siding on an existing home.
Reference
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Report examining implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago.
Guide
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Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.
Guide
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This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.
Guide
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Guide describing how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
Guide
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Guide that illustrates how and when to encapsulate ductwork in unconditioned attics, increasing the R-value of duct insulation, mitigating condensation issues, and reducing air leakage.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
