Videos
This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.
Video describing how to air seal shafts, ducts, and flues.
Video describing how to properly air seal sill plates.
Video describing how to insulate and air seal sill plates.
Video describing how to properly air seal sill plates.
Video describing the high-performance building details of a new home construction project.
Video describing how homeowners can save water by maintaining their sprinklers.
Video describing how to install and secure a polyethylene vapor barrier on the floor of a crawlspace.
Video explaining the structural foundation slab in a passive house.
Video describing how to properly support at intervals for flex ducts.
Video describing a combination heat and hot water system that pumps hot water through a coil in the air handler to distribute through the house.
Video describing an “excavationless” retrofit technique developed by the University of Minnesota to install exterior insulation around the foundation of an existing home by using high-pressure water to cut a trench through the dirt along the edge of a concrete foundation, remove the mud with a hydrovac, and install rigid foam over...
Video describing how to spray foam unvented attics.
Video describing how to spray foam unvented attics.
Video describing the wall assembly of a passive house.
Video describing how to conduct a blower door test in a passive house.
Video discussing the exterior assembly details of a passive house.
Video describing the exterior insulation window details of a passive house.
Video discussing the foundation details of a passive house.
Video discussing the framing details of a passive house.
Video describing how to properly insulate walls behind showers and tubs.
Video describing how to properly insulate walls behind showers and tubs.
Video describing how to properly insulate walls behind showers and tubs.
Steve Easley details the 2009 IECC residential requirements regarding Water and Moisture issues. Flashing, windows, water leaks and kick out flashings are all discussed.
Video describing the conditioned crawl space of a residential home addition project.
Video describing the exterior cladding details of a residential home addition project.
Video describing how heat recovery ventilation systems.
Video describing how to air seal around window and door rough openings.