BASC Search | Building America Solution Center

Foundation Wall Exterior board insulation without above-grade wall insulation

CAD File

Foundation wall interior rigid insulation with framed wall

CAD File

Insulate Your Basement, Part 3: Insulate the Walls and Rim Joists

Video

Video describing how to use foam insulation on masonry walls, and how to properly insulate the rim joist area with rigid foam and batt insulation.

Foundation wall interior rigid insulation with furring strips

CAD File

Right - Permeable rigid mineral wool insulation and appropriate water-management flashing details are integrated with new rigid foam siding to keep water away from the sill beam above the foundation wall

Image

Air Sealed, Insulated Basements

Guide

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.

Spray foam on concrete foundation wall with framed interior wall

CAD File

Walls Behind Showers and Tubs (2)

Video

Video describing how to properly insulate walls behind showers and tubs.

Flashing of Wall Penetrations in Existing Homes

Guide

Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.

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

Image

Moisture Management for High R-Value Walls

Reference

Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.

Foundation wall interior polyisocyanurate, foil-faced, exposed

CAD File

Water Managed Roof – Re-roofing and Adding Insulation over a Flat Roof

Guide

Guide describing an approach to re-roofing an existing flat roof to improve thermal, water, and air control performance.

Water Managed Roof – Re-roofing and Adding Insulation Over a Sloped Roof

Guide

Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped roof and add insulation above the roof deck.

Technology Solutions Case Study: Hygrothermal Performance of a Double-Stud Cellulose Wall

Case Study

Case study describing the moisture content in homes with double wall framing.

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard Rows, Lone Tree, CO

Case Study

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 41 without PV and 8 with PV.

Mastic Home Exteriors Installation Guide

Reference

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Termite shield with exterior rigid foam above and below

CAD File

Spray foam on a stone or rubble foundation

CAD File

Building America Case Study Technology Solutions for Existing Homes: Concord Four Square Retrofit

Case Study

Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.

Moisture Control for Residential Buildings

Reference

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

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

Case Study

Case study describing the Green Home 3 project, which achieved a 44% whole-house energy savings over the Building America New Construction B10 Benchmark, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification, and National Green Building Standard Gold-level certification.

Air Sealing Doors Adjacent to Unconditioned Space

Guide

Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.

Existing Skylights Repaired or Replaced and Fully Flashed

Guide

Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.