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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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Adding Insulation when Re-Siding

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Fact sheet poster describing how to add exterior, continuous, rigid insulation to the exterior walls when replacing siding on an existing home.

Energy Rated for Added Comfort: AERC-Certified Window Attachments

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Fact sheet poster describing the certification of window attachment products such as storm windows, roller shades, cellular shade, and solar screens by the Attachment Energy Rating Council (AERC).

Performance of Windows in Walls With Continuous Insulation

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Peavey John,
Shah Nay B
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Organization(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Technical report describing research aimed to provide window manufacturers with foundational guidance for installing windows in walls with continuous insulation (CI), addressing critical aspects such as evaluating common installation methods, establishing acceptance criteria for window performance...

Thin Triple-Pane Windows: Coming Soon to a Hardware Store Near You!

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Fact sheet poster describing the energy efficiency and comfort benefits of thin triple-pane windows as compared to standard triple-pane and double-pane windows.

Window Attachments Offer Added Savings

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Fact sheet poster describing and comparing the energy-saving and comfort benefits of window attachment options such as low-emissivity storm windows, automated blinds, cellular shades, and solar screens, etc.