Reference
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Article explaining installing cavity insulation.
Guide
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Guide describing options for insulating and air sealing at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new homes.
Reference
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NREL webpage of standard work specification of exterior and interior, attic floors, attic knee walls, and unique installations.
Reference
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Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
Reference
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Article describing moisture and ice dam issues in attics and how to air seal the attic floor.
Video
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Video describing roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies, from Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
Guide
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped roof and add insulation above the roof deck.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home construction project in Florida.
Reference
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Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install insulation below platforms constructed in the attic for walkways, HVAC equipment, or storage.
Reference
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing the installation of insulating sheathing above the roof deck on existing homes. This retrofit assembly is appropriate for homes with conditioned attics or where the retrofit is intended to create a conditioned attic.
Reference
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Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.
