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Factsheet describing the use of rigid foam insulation to meet energy efficiency requirements and minimize fire risks.

Research study describing the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.

Report describing the costs, benefits, and challenges of attic insulation retrofits in HUD-code manufactured homes.

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

Research report describing study of exterior retrofit approach for air sealing, insulating, and water management conducted by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team run by University of Minnesota.

This specification requires that insulated vinyl siding demonstrate a thermal insulation value of R-2.0 or greater. The specification also establishes other performance requirements and test methods including materials properties and dimensions, warp, shrinkage, impact strength, expansion...

Document describing the air leakage provisions of Appendix RA of the 2015 IECC (prepared for the State of Georgia to assist with compliance with their 2019 Energy Code).

Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.

Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.

Report focused on foundation insulation R-values for cold climates and the design, construction, and performance implications.

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.

A specification covering the application of Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) that act as permanent formwork for cast-in-place reinforced concrete beams & walls which was published in the year 2022 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.

Report sumarizing results of an ICF investigation of side-by-side houses in Knoxville, Tennessee.

This standard specification covers the classification, composition, physical properties, and dimensions of mineral fiber (rock, slag, or glass) blanket intended for use as thermal insulation on surfaces at various temperature ranges. This version of the standard was published in the year 2019 and is...

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.

The Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x4 wood frame studs, wood structural panel (WSP) sheathing as wall bracing and added backing for foam sheathing, a layer of rigid foam sheathing insulation up to 1.5 in. thick over the WSP, and a cladding system installed over the foam sheathing in low...

The Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x4 wood frame studs, wood structural panel sheathing (WSP) as wall bracing and added backing for foam sheathing, a layer of rigid foam sheathing insulation up to 1.5 inches thick over the WSP, and a cladding system installed over the foam sheathing in low...

Research study describing an experimental and theoretical investigation of the energy and hygrothermal performance of retrofit foundation insulation systems in climate zones 6 and 7.

Guide describing the installation of windows in walls that have foam plastic insulating; guide provides several methods for attaching, supporting, and flashing windows in walls with rigid foam sheathing. (Note: The link only goes to the table of contents for the guide, the full guide can be...

Information sheet with manufacturer specifications about insulated concrete forms.

Guide informing architects and engineers about designing buildings to be constructed with structural insulated panels.

Guide informing builders and developers about efficient building practice for constructing homes with structural insulated panels.

Article discussing whether or not to seal and insulate crawlspaces.

Report describing sloped roof assemblies with high levels of thermal performance.

Report on heating and cooling air-distribution ducts that are insulated, installed close to the ceiling in a vented attic and covered with attic insulation to minimize energy loss.

Report covering insulating crawlspaces.

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

Online calculator for estimating payback of adding additional insulation to your house.

Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.