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Guide describing how to frame and insulate corners to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.
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Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.
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Guide describing how to frame and insulate exterior-to-interior wall intersections to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.
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Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.
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Guide describing how to frame a wall with minimal wall studs to prevent heat losses and gains through walls.
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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.
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to avoid using wet materials and reduce moisture exposure in construction.
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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
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Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.
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Guide describing the use of building cavities as supply or return ducts.
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Guide describing how to install insulated concrete forms to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.
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This measure guides describes how to install structural insulated panels to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.
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Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist wind and earthquake loads.