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Termite-Resistant Foundations and Walls

Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.

High-Performance Homes - A Simpler Design Strategy

Author(s)

Tom Patton

Organization(s)

Fox Blocks,

EEBA

Publication Date

August, 2020

Webinar from Tom Patton of Fox Blocks on how changes to building codes are driving changes to framing assemblies and insulation, highlighting how ICFs can take over for traditional wood frame wall assemblies. Free EEBA login required.

Install Top Plates or Blocking at the Top of Walls Adjoining Unconditioned Spaces

Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.

Energy Efficient Log Cabin Construction Workshop

Publication Date

May, 2013

Organization(s)

Cold Climate Housing Research Center,

CCHRC

Video describing log cabin wall construction and insulation in Alaska.