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Article describing how insulated siding can save homeowners energy by providing continuous exterior insulation.
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A guide for users and energy raters of insulated siding as home insulation.
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Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.
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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.
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Information sheet about crawlspace insulation, including installation details.
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Report summarizing current research, summarizes issues that have been experienced with current best practices, and recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved for water managing sheathings.
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Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.
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Article describing a research study exploring how effective interior insulation systems are at keeping basements dry and warm.
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Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.
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Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.
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Website providing builders with information about meeting RESNET Grade 1 criteria when installing insulation.
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Presentation describing RESNET grading criteria for insulation installation.
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An article and video of a breakdown on the preparation and installation of basement insulation.
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Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.
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Information sheet about insulation retrofits for the hot-dry climate zones.
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Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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Articles describing attic and ceiling insulation, including mentions of baffles with protect insulation from wind washing.
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Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Regulation 16 CFR Part 460: Federal regulation on labeling of home insulation products.
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Information sheet disucssing myths about insulated concrete forms.
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An online learning management resource for the construction community.
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Homebuilding’s simple payback estimator for an insulation upgrade – the type and amount of insulation, square footage of the area, recent utility bill, and a quote from insulation contractor.
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CIMA is a trade association made up of cellulose insulation producers and affiliated members in the United States and Canada dedicated to ensuring the highest quality cellulose insulation products and standards.
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Document describing good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes.
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Web resource that lays out the pre-work considerations, methods and finishes for installing mechanical insulation.
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Webpage describing the benefits of installing insulation on a water heater, including descriptions of different types of tank insulation.
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Website that explains and provides diagrams for covering up above-grade rigid foam insulation.
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Article explaining installing cavity insulation.
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Fact sheet poster describing how to add exterior, continuous, rigid insulation to the exterior walls when replacing siding on an existing home.