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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
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Description
Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report about cost effective energy-efficient upgrades that can be implemented in the hot, dry Southwest climate.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report about a deep energy retrofit Cool Energy House.
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National Park Service
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Description
Manual describing methods for rodent-proofing buildings.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing how insulating and air sealing unfinished attic spaces can lead to reduced energy bills in some homes.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Report on hybrid ventilation methods for insulated and sealed crawl spaces.
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Building Science Corporation
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Description
Information sheet about air sealing.
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Journal of Light Construction
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Description
Article describing various types of caulks and sealants, their formulas and best uses.
Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Southface
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Description
Report describing construction of test homes in Atlanta, GA meeting Building America savings targets and serving as a basis of design for other homes Martin Dodson plans to build within the Serenbe community.
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BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Report evaluating the renovation of a 5,800-ft2, multiuse facility located in St. Petersburg, on the west coast of central Florida, in the hot-humid climate.
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Wisconsin Focus on Energy
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High-density sidewall cavity insulation can be a major comfort and savings boost. It saves energy by slowing both conductive and convective losses, but only if the right things are done and done right. This always requires site-specific thinking.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
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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Fire Protection Research Foundation,
FPRF,
National Fire Protection Association,
NFPA
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Description
Literature review from NFPA on the use of insulation to protect the piping in home fire sprinkler systems from freezing conditions.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Information sheet about buried ducts.
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Northeastern IPM Center
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Description
Website providing information on all types of pest management for multi-family housing.
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NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Description
Report providing information based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increase home energy performance.
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Partnership for Home Innovation,
PHI,
Home Innovation Research Labs
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Description
Report following the evolution of the construction quality process from its development for new homes to its application construction of a HPH with enhanced specifications, and its application in a crawlspace renovation.
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IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Description
Document serving as a starting point that features initial tools and resources for teams to start collaborating to continually improve the energy efficiency and durability of new houses.
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Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
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Description
Research project evaluating the pre-and post-retrofit energy consumption of a marine climate retrofit, compare actual energy use to original predictions, and identify opportunities for cost savings in other similar retrofits in this climate.
Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group
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Description
Research study determining how well high performance envelope and innovative cooling system interact to cost effectively reduce cooling energy use in this hot-dry climate.
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Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Research study making several recommendations to whole-home program designers and implementers for improving the cost effectiveness and reach of whole-home programs.
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DOE
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Description
Brochure with information for homeowners about the benefits of air sealing.
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BSC
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Description
Case study examining the problem of unwanted air transfer from garage to living space and the effectiveness of garage exhaust ventilation or house supply ventilation to provide a solution to that.
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NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR
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Description
This case study describes costs associated with the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership for retrofitting roofs with rigid foam over the roof deck, especially on one and a half-story homes.
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BSC
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Description
Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Description
Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Description
This TechNote provides an overview of building code requirements and best practices for flashing at window and door frames.
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BA-PIRC,
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
TexEnergy Solutions,
Residential Energy Services Network,
RESNET
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Description
Report providing a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis inherent to different models as a way of thinking about the transition from traditional business models into a viable model for delivering deep energy retrofits.
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National Roofing Contractors Association
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Description
Manuals describing design, materials, and installation techniques applicable to almost all types of roof systems; four-volume set includes Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, Membrane Roof Systems, Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control, and Steep-Slope Roof Systems.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report about seeking a 30% source energy savings targets over a comparable 2009 International Energy Conservation Code-built home in the cold climate zone, using simple measures.
Organization(s)
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report developed for Habitat for Humanity about lessons learned from demonstration retrofit projects undertaken by Habitat for Humanity affiliates in New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania; with building systems consulting and technical assistance provided by Steven Winter Associates.
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IAEI
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Description
Article on thermal protectors in recessed light fixtures.
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.
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Building Science Corporation
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Description
Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information sheet with methods for constructing or retrofitting basements to reduce moisture issues.
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NREL
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Description
Report about a project with successful integration of numerous energy-conservation and renewable-energy features into a beautiful, comfortable, and very energy-efficient off-grid home.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Building science report describing issues with vented attics in hot-humid climates and how sealed attic construction may be a solution.
Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Information sheet about proper ventilation and air sealing.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
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.
Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Information sheet about insulation materials.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.
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NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Description
Report outlining the features of a test house built in Silver Spring , Maryland, and discussing the implementation of the energy efficient design, and reports on the short-term testing results.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report describing the design and construction of a highly energy efficient community of ten duplexes in Greenfield, Massachusetts.