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Can a Paint Really Provide Insulation?

September 7, 2012

We’re hearing about new insulating paints that claim annual cooling savings of up to 40 percent when applied to exterior walls. Can these claims be verified?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EMN-AskES-17 | Author: Kevin Vranes, Essie Snell

Residential Radiant Barrier Systems

August 8, 2012

Radiant barriers can save significant amounts of energy in cooling-load-dominated climates. However, some vendors’ claims are exaggerated or confusing. Arming yourself or your customers with a basic understanding of how they work and what to look for can help ensure effective product selections.

Content type: Resource Guide | Document ID: TAS-RG-27 | Author: Peter Criscione

Moisture Control in Building Envelopes

May 24, 2011

Many different strategies have been employed to mitigate excessive moisture in the building envelope, with applicability and effectiveness varying by region, season, building characteristics, and type of construction.

Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-32 | Author: Bryan Jungers

Estimating Energy Savings for Infiltration Reduction Measures

January 13, 2011

What is the best way to estimate energy savings from measures that reduce air infiltration in residential applications, such as window sealing, weather strip replacements for doors, and rim joist sealing?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-31 | Author: Essie Snell

The Effectiveness of Radiant Paint

November 29, 2010

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-35 | Author: Peter Criscione

Aerogel Building Stud Insulation

July 29, 2009

How effective is the new aerogel building stud insulation?

Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-TN-8-09d | Author: Mary Horsey