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ENERGY STAR overview on certified ventilation fans.

This report describes how twenty homes were tested and monitored in the Zone 2 climate of Houston, Texas, U.S.A., to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six different integrated dehumidification and ventilation systems that could be applied by production homebuilders.

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Article describing the process of adding weatherstripping to and weatherizing old doors.

Webpage describing weatherstrip tips and tricks to properly air seal doors.

Fact sheet describing how weatherstripping can be an easy and cost-effective way to save money on energy costs and improve comfort by reducing drafts.

Article describing an overview of weatherstripping requirements.

Document describing different spray foam materials including some pros and cons and technical specifications.

Brochure about how to install and use a whole-house fan.

Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.

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.

Report describing the design and construction of a highly energy efficient community of ten duplexes in Greenfield, Massachusetts.