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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center explaining how to correctly 'fur' and outside wall for maximum insulation protection.

Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage Planes

Reference

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

Right - Rigid foam insulation is taped at seams and installed over a drainage pad of aggregate to serve as a capillary break under the basement slab.

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This basement is insulated on the exterior with rigid foam over dampproofing, with granular backfill and footing drains to facilitate drainage away from the foundation, a termite shield to protect from pests, and cellular PVC to protect the rigid foam.

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Durable Solutions for Balconies and Decks

Reference

Technical report describing design and construction methodologies for durable balconies and decks, focusing on proper sloping, flashing, drainage, and ventilation to mitigate moisture-related issues.

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.

Rigid Foam Board Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

Guide

Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.

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.

Air Sealing and Insulating Walls to Reduce Heat Gain

Information Guide

Information guide listing Building America Solution Center guides that describe ways to air-seal and insulate a new or existing home's walls to resist heat gain.

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.

Walls Behind Showers and Tubs

Guide

This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind showers and tubs.

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.

Walls Adjoining Porch Roof

Guide

This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.

Unvented Attic Insulation

Guide

Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.

Reduce Pest Intrusion

Guide

Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.

Existing Skylights Repaired or Replaced and Fully Flashed

Guide

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

Air Sealing Doors Adjacent to Unconditioned Space

Guide

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