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Building Science Education 2.6: Passive Design Strategies Part 1

Passive Design Strategies Part 1
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Building Science Education 2.7: Passive Design Strategies Part 2

Passive Design Strategies Part 2
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Building Science Education 3.15: Building Envelope Control Layers

Building Envelope Control Layers
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Building Science Education 3.16: Commissioning

Commissioning
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Building Science for Dry Climates 5 - Building Shell, Air Sealing, & Attics

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By plotting the heating capacities at -4°F and 5°F and drawing a line between them, the capacity at 0°F can be estimated

By plotting the heating capacities at -4°F and 5°F and drawing a line between them, the capacity at 0°F can be estimated
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Calibrated blower door fans are used for envelope leakage testing

Calibrated blower door fans are used for envelope leakage testing
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Calibrations are specific to each airflow station model and size and are needed to convert measured station pressure to airflow

Calibrations are specific to each airflow station model and size and are needed to convert measured station pressure to airflow
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Category III oil-fired, sealed-combustion boiler configured as a direct-vented appliance that draws its combustion air from outside

Category III oil-fired, sealed-combustion boiler configured as a direct-vented appliance that draws its combustion air from outside
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Category III oil-fired, sealed-combustion boiler with the burner assembly cover removed

Category III oil-fired, sealed-combustion boiler with the burner assembly cover removed
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Category IV oil-fired condensing boiler with direct vent pipe

Category IV oil-fired condensing boiler with direct vent pipe
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Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening

Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening
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Caulk or glue along top plates before installing drywall

Caulk or glue along top plates before installing drywall
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Ceiling, wall, floor, and slab insulation levels shall meet or exceed Builders Challenge levels

Ceiling, wall, floor, and slab insulation levels shall meet or exceed Builders Challenge levels
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Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance
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Choose high-performance ENERGY STAR-rated windows.

Choose high-performance ENERGY STAR-rated windows.
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Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.

Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.
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Closed-cell spray foam insulation is added to the wall cavities of an existing exterior wall

Closed-cell spray foam insulation is added to the wall cavities of an existing exterior wall
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Cold Climate Building Techniques & Concepts: Furring In an Outside Wall

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 1 - Plan

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 10 - Charging

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 11 - Electrical

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 12 - Startup

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 2 - Indoor Unit