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Right – The framing allows for required insulation depth.

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Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

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Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

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Wrong – Excessive framing will not allow corner to be insulated

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Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed

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HVAC Sizing Methodology for Insulated Concrete Homes

Reference

A report describing the development of a methodology to properly size heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment for concrete homes in the US and Canada.

Insulating and Air Sealing Floors Above Garages

Presentation

Band joist insulation air sealing detail

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Insulation Installation Guide: Air Sealing Garage

Video

Video describing a technique for airtight drywall installation on garage walls using foam gasket strips.

Seismic and Insulation Retrofits of Solid Masonry Walls

Guide

Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy-efficient retrofits.

Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade—Minneapolis Residence

Case Study

Case study describing a basement remodel of a 1928 Minneapolis home that involved installing dimple drain mat and closed-cell spray foam on interior of basement wall and an interior footing drain to manage moisture before finishing an existing basement.

These below-grade walls are insulated along the exterior with R-5 of bug-resistant high-density rigid fiberglass insulation installed over damproofing.

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Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.

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Detail of an unvented cathedralized attic showing air-impermeable spray foam insulation plus batt insulation installed on the underside of the roof deck.

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Wrong: Insulation not fully enclosing duct chase

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Right – Battens were installed above the cork insulation to provide a ventilating layer between the insulation and the roof sheathing on this “hot roof” design.

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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.

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Presentation

This presentation will help you define insulated siding, understand R-value testing of insulated siding, describe proper installation of insulated siding, comply with energy codes and understand building energy performance program and software recognition.

The jump duct should be insulated and sealed at registers

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Second layer of rigid insulation is adhered with foam

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Install continuous rigid foam insulation or insulated siding to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.

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Basement foundation insulated on interior with rigid foam.

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Above Deck Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Roofs

Guide

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.