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Before installing the windows, the window rough openings are sealed with a liquid-applied flashing that provides a seamless moisture and air barrier to protect the wall from water intrusion.

Before installing the windows, the window rough openings are sealed with a liquid-applied flashing that provides a seamless moisture and air barrier to protect the wall from water intrusion.
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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas

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Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Cold Climate: Chicago

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Builders use an infrared camera to “see” heat flow and air leakage around a window during construction.

Builders use an infrared camera to “see” heat flow and air leakage around a window during construction.
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Building America Case Study Technology Solutions for Existing Homes: Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit Prototype

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Building America Case Study Technology Solutions for Existing Homes: Concord Four Square Retrofit

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Building America Efficient Solutions for New Homes: Case Study: Concord Cape Prototype

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Building America Efficient Solutions for New Homes: Case Study: Habitat for Humanity Cold Climate High R-Value Prototype

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Building America Top Innovations 2013: High-Efficiency Window Air Conditioners

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Building America Top Innovations 2013: Next Generation Advanced Framing

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Building America Top Innovations 2013: Window Replacement, Rehabilitation, & Repair Guide

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Building America Top Innovations 2013: Zero Energy-Ready Single-Family Homes

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Building Enclosure: Window Installation

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Building Science Education 3.11: Intro to Windows and Fenestration

Intro to Windows and Fenestration
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Building Science Education 3.12: The Importance and Opportunity for Advanced Window Technologies

The Importance and Opportunity for Advanced Window Technologies
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Calculate projection factor (PF) by dividing overhang (A) by length of window (B).

Calculate projection factor (PF) by dividing overhang (A) by length of window (B).
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Casement windows or wing walls can create zones of higher pressure (right) and lower pressure (left) to encourage cross ventilation when wind is flowing parallel to window openings

Casement windows or wing walls can create zones of higher pressure (right) and lower pressure (left) to encourage cross ventilation when wind is flowing parallel to window openings
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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 top and sides of window

Caulk top and sides of window
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Choose high-performance ENERGY STAR-rated windows.

Choose high-performance ENERGY STAR-rated windows.
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Clerestory windows bring light in from above, reflecting it off of surfaces, making it more appealing than the direct light that comes from skylights

Clerestory windows bring light in from above, reflecting it off of surfaces, making it more appealing than the direct light that comes from skylights
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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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Coated sheathing is used to box the windows in this double wall.

Coated sheathing is used to box the windows in this double wall.
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Common methods for plywood shutter attachment to wood-frame and masonry walls.

Common methods for plywood shutter attachment to wood-frame and masonry walls.