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Literature review from NFPA on the use of insulation to protect the piping in home fire sprinkler systems from freezing conditions.

Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.

Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.

Article explaining installing cavity insulation.

Report describing the sealing and insulating of HVAC duct systems in existing homes.

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.

Guide for homeowners describing how to find and seal basement and attic air leaks, determine if attic insulation is adequate, make improvements safely, and reduce energy bills.

Brochure describing insulation and air-sealing details.

Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.

Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.

Research report that validates Pinhole Insulation®, offering a cost-effective, minimally invasive solution for enhancing insulation and air sealing in enclosed roof cavities, improving R-value by 60% compared to traditional methods.

Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.

Document providing renovators and retrofit contractors an overview of considerations when including wall air sealing and insulation in an energy retrofit project.

Report exploring alternative methods to find long-term solutions to energy loss in 1 ½-story homes to save energy, improve comfort, prevent frost buildup on the underside of the roof deck, and reduce the risk of ice dam formation/reformation.

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.

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.

Article describing how insulating and air sealing unfinished attic spaces can lead to reduced energy bills in some homes.

A guideline containing fire sprinkler insulation requirements from the Prescott, Arizona Fire Department.

Document describing different spray foam materials including some pros and cons and technical specifications.

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Report providing guidance to air-sealing multifamily homes.

Website article interviewing the inventor of the Larsen truss, a history of its use, and a discussion of its advantages and disadvantages.

Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.

Information sheet about how to reduce thermal bridging in walls.

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.

Information sheet about buried ducts.

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