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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Northern Texas Builds Its First Zero Energy Home

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Ravenwood Homes and Energy Smart Home Plans, Inc., Cape Coral, Florida

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc., Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WA

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Performance House: A Cold Climate Challenge Home, Old Greenwich, Connecticut

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tom Walsh & Co., New Columbia, Portland, OR

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes Initial Performance of Two Zero Energy Homes, Gainesville, Florida

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New windows were installed in this home but nothing was done to repair the rotted sill or to address why it failed.

New windows were installed in this home but nothing was done to repair the rotted sill or to address why it failed.
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No insulation at window header

No insulation at window header
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Non expanding spray foam is used to fill the rough openings around windows.

Non expanding spray foam is used to fill the rough openings around windows.
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Once window trim is removed around window, any fibrous insulation is removed and the opening is brushed before installing canned foam or backer rod and caulk to air seal the rough openings

Once window trim is removed around window, any fibrous insulation is removed and the opening is brushed before installing canned foam or backer rod and caulk to air seal the rough openings
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Operable windows can provide fresh air to a multifamily building but each unit should also have it’s own fresh air intakes and exhaust vents

Operable windows can provide fresh air to a multifamily building but each unit should also have it’s own fresh air intakes and exhaust vents
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Outset header with head plate

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Outset header with head plate
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Overview of Convection in Buildings

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Panel Closures

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Passive Solar Design Principles

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Peeling paint and warping siding above this window are indicative of moisture and should be investigated.

Peeling paint and warping siding above this window are indicative of moisture and should be investigated.
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Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight

Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight
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Permanent awnings help minimize unwanted solar heat gain from high overhead summer sun.

Permanent awnings help minimize unwanted solar heat gain from high overhead summer sun.
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Permanent exterior low-E storm windows include weep channels in the bottom leg of the frame to allow for drainage

Permanent exterior low-E storm windows include weep channels in the bottom leg of the frame to allow for drainage
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Permanent options for keeping sun off windows to minimize solar heat gain include permanent overhangs and awnings, frames, and louvers.

Permanent options for keeping sun off windows to minimize solar heat gain include permanent overhangs and awnings, frames, and louvers.
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Permanently attached openable interior storm window viewed from the side; outside of home is to right, interior storm pane is on right.

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Permanently attached openable interior storm window viewed from the side; outside of home is to right, interior storm pane is on right.
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Pleated blinds provide cooling savings in summer by blocking and reflecting sunlight, while allowing some diffuse daylight to pass through.

Pleated blinds provide cooling savings in summer by blocking and reflecting sunlight, while allowing some diffuse daylight to pass through.
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Plywood or OSB panels are a cost-effective way to protect windows from wind-borne debris.

Plywood or OSB panels are a cost-effective way to protect windows from wind-borne debris.