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Guide describing how to insulate the sill beam or sill plate on the exterior side in a way that allows drying to the exterior, as part of an exterior wall upgrade.
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Guide describing an approach to re-roofing an existing flat roof to improve thermal, water, and air control performance.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.
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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.
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
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HIRL,
DOE
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Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.
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BSC
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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing a multifamily retrofit project in a cold climate.
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BSC
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
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Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.
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Cold Climate Housing Research Center,
CCHRC
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Video describing typical problems in crawl spaces and how to manage moisture and increase the energy performance in existing Alaskan homes.
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NSTAR,
UMN
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This case study describes costs associated with the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership for retrofitting roofs with rigid foam over the roof deck, especially on one and a half-story homes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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.
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BSC
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Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report describing steps homeowners can take to improve the indoor air quality in their home, including ventilating, preventing pests, and reducing pollutants in the home.
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Ply Gem Siding Group
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
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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.
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
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Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.