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Presentation:

Advances in Manufactured Home Energy Efficient Design

Advances in Manufactured Home Energy Efficient Design
Case Study:

Affordable Housing EV Charger Installation Case Study

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After attaching netting to the 2x6 studs, workers fill the wall cavities with R-23 of blown fiberglass made from recycled bottles.

After attaching netting to the 2x6 studs, workers fill the wall cavities with R-23 of blown fiberglass made from recycled bottles.
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After getting a new water heater into place, reattach the hot and cold water (left) and the electricity (right).

After getting a new water heater into place, reattach the hot and cold water (left) and the electricity (right).
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After inserting the new filter, replace the filter slot cover to minimize air leakage and heat loss.

After inserting the new filter, replace the filter slot cover to minimize air leakage and heat loss.
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Air handler platforms used as return air plenums can draw air from vented attics and crawlspaces through other connected framing cavities

Air handler platforms used as return air plenums can draw air from vented attics and crawlspaces through other connected framing cavities
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Air seal and insulate drawer and closet boxes in attic kneewalls

Air seal and insulate drawer and closet boxes in attic kneewalls
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Air seal around all duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls, or flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.

Air seal around all duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls, or flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.

Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air seal at chase walls - plan

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Air seal at chase walls - plan
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Air seal at duct boot

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Air seal at duct boot
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Air seal at top plate electrical penetration

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Air seal at top plate electrical penetration
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Air seal at top plate pipe penetration

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Air seal at top plate pipe penetration
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Air seal attic access panels and drop-down stairs to minimize air leakage.

Air seal attic access panels and drop-down stairs to minimize air leakage.
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Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam

Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam
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Air seal duct boot to ceiling by installing fiberglass mesh tape and mastic over seam

Air seal duct boot to ceiling by installing fiberglass mesh tape and mastic over seam
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Air seal the attic access panel with weatherstripping.

Air seal the attic access panel with weatherstripping.
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Air seal the attic access pull-down stairs opening with weatherstripping.

Air seal the attic access pull-down stairs opening with weatherstripping.
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Air seal whole-house fans to minimize air leakage.

Air seal whole-house fans to minimize air leakage.
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Air sealing at attic hatch - finish screws

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Air sealing at attic hatch - finish screws
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Air sealing at attic pull down attic stair

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Air sealing at attic pull down attic stair
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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - pre made

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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - pre made
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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - site built

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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - site built
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Air sealing at whole house fan enclosure

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Air sealing at whole house fan enclosure