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Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.
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Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud with spray foam wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.
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Information sheet about reservoir claddings.
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Information sheet providing guidance about the placement of ventilation approaches.
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Information sheet providing details on the vapor permeance of different types of materials used in building assemblies.
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Document containing some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.
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Article discussing the risks that can occur from undercutting bedroom doors to provide return airflow from bedrooms, as well as corrective measures that can be taken to address these risks.
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Report describing ventilation system design, including a central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, made up of a 6-inch outdoor air intake duct connected to the return side of the air handler with a fan cycling control to make sure the fan runs a programmed minimum amount of time.
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Information sheet providing recommendations on the installation of vapor control layers.
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Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.
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Article explaining installing cavity insulation.
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Article discussing indoor water management.
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Brochure describing drainage planes, also referred to as water resistive barriers.
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Information sheet about groundwater control.
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Information sheet offering general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations.
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Information sheet about sealing combustion appliances to ensure good indoor air quality.
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Information sheet providing information about vapor management in building assemblies.
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Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.
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Brochure providing information about flashing in all cimates.
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Brochure with information on maintaining drainage plane continuity at deck ledger locations.
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DOE
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Brochure with information about ducts in conditioned space.
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Brochure with details on HVAC duct air sealing.
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Document with the Quality Control Checklist developed as both a guide to assist in the transition to high performance home building, and as a simplified tool to be used as part of any builder's on-site quality control procedures.
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Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.
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Document providing guidance on water management concepts and applications for residential buildings.
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NREL
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Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
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Report investigating the nature, strength, and durability of connections between high performance dwellings and developments.
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Report describing approaches to insulating basements in homes built to meet Energy Star levels of performance of heat loss reduction.
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Report aiming to "de-mystify" technology and economic considerations of residential PV systems.