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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Article providing steps to stop air leaks around the windows and doors of the home.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
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HIRL
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Fact sheet describing methods for flashing and air sealing windows and doors.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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How hard can it be to insulate a flat sheet of concrete? I mean you only have three choices – on the top, on the bottom, or on the edge. OK, you might have some combination of the three as well.
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DOE
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Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.
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DOE
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Information sheet explaining how weatherstripping can be an easy and cost-effective way to save money on energy costs and improve comfort by reducing drafts.