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Rigid insulation and water control layers are installed on the exterior of a flat foundation wall; spray foam insulates the rim joist

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Insulating Heated Garage Plenums in Multifamily Buildings

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Guide describing methods for insulating heated garage plenums in multifamily parking garages.

Wall assembly with non-combustible brick cladding and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation.

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Insulation Installation (RESNET Grade 1) - Part 1

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Video describing how to properly install the OPTIMA insulation system.

Right--The polyethylene ground cover for this insulated crawlspace is taped at seams and around posts before the insulation and slab are installed.

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Right – This floor system on a column foundation is insulated using closed-cell spray foam rather than fibrous insulation

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This hot climate zone home uses high quality batt insulation between studs to insulate this connecting garage wall.

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The moisture level of the cellulose wall insulation is tested with a moisture meter to verify that the insulation is sufficiently dry before installing drywall.

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The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation

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Blown Insulation for Cavities of Existing Exterior Walls

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Guide describing methods of installing blown insulation in exterior wall cavities of existing homes with minimal disruption to occupants.

Adding Exterior Insulation when Re-Siding

Home Improvement Expert™ Checklist

Re-siding of an existing home presents an excellent opportunity to install continuous rigid insulation over the walls while the old siding is pulled off and before the new siding is installed.

Exterior Edge Insulation for Existing Foundation Slabs

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Guide describing how to install slab edge insulation when retrofitting existing slab-on-grade foundations.

EPS Foam Insulation | Madrona Passive House

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Video discussing the EPS foam insulation used on the floor of a passive house.

Interior intersecting wall with 2 studs and rigid insulation

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ReVision Home: Exterior Insulation Finish (EIFS)

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Information sheet about exterior insulation in the hot-dry climate zones.

Faced fiberglass batt insulation incorrectly installed

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Air Sealing and Insulating Ceilings in Vented Attics

Guide

Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a ceiling where the insulation is installed on top of the ceiling (on the attic floor) in a vented attic.

Measure Guideline: Hybrid Foundation Insulation Retrofits

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Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.

Building Science Education 3.9: Insulation Materials

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Video describing various insulation materials used in the building industry.

Insulate Steam Distribution and Condensate Return Lines

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Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.

Moisture Durability with Vapor-Permeable Insulating Sheathing

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Report about exterior sheathing insulation and inward driven moisture issues.

Measure Guideline: Internal Insulation of Masonry Walls

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Report summarizing the importance of properly insulating and air sealing masonry walls, providing step by step instructions and approaches.

Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Exterior Walls

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Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.