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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Moving Ducts Inside: Big Builders, Scientists Find Common Ground

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Author(s)
Lubliner Michael,
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Organization(s)
WSU Extension Energy Program,
Washington State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development
Description
Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.

Sidewall Blowing Tips and Tricks

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Author(s)
Wisconsin Focus on Energy
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Organization(s)
Wisconsin Focus on Energy
Description
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.

Thermal Bypass Checklist Guide

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Document providing an overview of the Thermal Bypass Checklist for the ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes program.