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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: One Sky Homes, Cottle Zero Net Energy Home, San Jose, CA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, NM

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Cedarwood, Bellingham, WA

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Double-stud wall with cellulose insulation

Double-stud wall with cellulose insulation
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Drop-in ceiling assemblies consisting of suspended ceiling tiles (common in multifamily buildings) are often insulated with fiberglass or mineral wool batt insulation.

Drop-in ceiling assemblies consisting of suspended ceiling tiles (common in multifamily buildings) are often insulated with fiberglass or mineral wool batt insulation.
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Drywall was removed and the existing 2x4 walls were filled with 3.5 inches of dense-packed cellulose. Outside, the ½-inch plywood was topped with house wrap, 1.5 inches closed-cell rigid foam, 1x3 furring strips, and fiber cement siding.

Drywall was removed and the existing 2x4 walls were filled with 3.5 inches of dense-packed cellulose. Outside, the ½-inch plywood was topped with house wrap, 1.5 inches closed-cell rigid foam, 1x3 furring strips, and fiber cement siding.
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Duct boots and other ceiling penetrations are air-sealed using spray foam

Duct boots and other ceiling penetrations are air-sealed using spray foam
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Duct insulated with a minimum of R-8 insulation

Duct insulated with a minimum of R-8 insulation
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Duct insulation is installed over boot

Duct insulation is installed over boot
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Duct is located in unconditioned space and is not insulated

Duct is located in unconditioned space and is not insulated
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Duct is located in unconditioned space and is properly insulated

Duct is located in unconditioned space and is properly insulated
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Duct work is uninsulated and not sealed at seams

Duct work is uninsulated and not sealed at seams
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Ducts are insulated but strapping is compressing the insulation therefore reducing the R-value

Ducts are insulated but strapping is compressing the insulation therefore reducing the R-value
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Ducts are properly insulated and supported without compressing the insulation

Ducts are properly insulated and supported without compressing the insulation
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Ducts Encapsulated in Spray Foam and Buried in Attic Insulation

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Easy access

Easy access
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Encapsulated ducts are sprayed with ccSPF in an unconditioned attic

Encapsulated ducts are sprayed with ccSPF in an unconditioned attic
Presentation:

Energy Code - Module 2: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 1,2)

Energy Code - Module 2: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 1,2)
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Energy Code - Module 3: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 3,4,5)

Energy Code - Module 3: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 3,4,5)
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Energy Code - Module 4: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 6,7,8)

Energy Code - Module 4: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 6,7,8)
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Energy Code - Module 5: Insulation Installation Requirements

Energy Code - Module 5: Insulation Installation Requirements
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EPS Foam Insulation | Madrona Passive House

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Example of an HVAC installer’s balancing report form

Example of an HVAC installer’s balancing report form
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Example of the advanced framing technique, double-stud wall cavity, which will later be filled with blown insulation

Example of the advanced framing technique, double-stud wall cavity, which will later be filled with blown insulation