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A book about structurally insulated panels.

Report about an expert meeting focused on issues surrounding cladding attachment and performance of walls with exterior insulating sheathing.

Report examining implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago.

Article describing methods for insulating and air sealing vented and unvented roofs in various climates zones.

Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.

Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.

Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.

Document providing background and approach for the prep work necessary prior to adding attic insulation - focusing on combustion safety, ventilation for indoor air quality, and attic ventilation for durability.

Report summarizing post-retrofit results for 13 existing homes in a deep energy retrofit pilot program.

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

Guideline describing information and specifications relevant to air-seal existing attics.

Report comparing a variety of roof insulating strategies to present their advantages and disadvantages according to several comparison criteria.

Research study about two test homes that are examined with the goal of providing case studies that could be applied to other similar New England homes.

Report about a project that examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago, Illinois, brick bungalow.

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

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.