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Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: Vapor retarder

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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center showing how to correctly install a vapor retarder for best air leakage prevention.

Wrong – If a wall vapor retarder is needed, as in this cold-climate home, openings in the vapor retarder should be sealed with tape.

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Moisture Control for Residential Buildings

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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.

ABTCO Estimating and Installation Guide

Reference

Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.

Building Code Training - Residential Thermal Envelope - Air Sealing

Presentation

Presentation describing the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code air barrier requirements, envelope concepts including air flow and thermal properties, and common missed insulation and air-sealing opportunities.

This exterior wall retrofit permits drying to the exterior of a sill plate installed on an untreated irregular foundation wall

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This exterior wall retrofit permits drying to the exterior of a sill plate installed on an untreated flat foundation wall

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Typical R-values and Vapor Retarder Classifications for Common Insulation Materials

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Information guide providing R-Values and vapor retarder classifications for common insulation materials.