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Case Study:

Building America Top Innovations 2013: Next Generation Advanced Framing

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

Case Study:

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

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Building Enclosure: Window Installation

Presentation:

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.
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Common window water infiltration pathways

Common window water infiltration pathways
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Comparison of three homes showing the amount of wall insulation needed to achieve a whole-wall insulation value of R-19 when the wall has double- versus triple-pane windows

Comparison of three homes showing the amount of wall insulation needed to achieve a whole-wall insulation value of R-19 when the wall has double- versus triple-pane windows.
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Complete Window and Frame Replacement

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Completed wall retrofit of masonry home (on right) showing new lap siding attached over four inches of rigid foam; windows were boxed with plywood to accommodate depth of foam plus 1x4 furring strips

Completed wall retrofit of masonry home (on right) showing new lap siding attached over four inches of rigid foam; windows were boxed with plywood to accommodate depth of foam plus 1x4 furring strips
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Conceptual 2 foot module house drawing

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Conceptual 2 foot module house drawing
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Conceptual 3D advanced framing drawing

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Conceptual 3D advanced framing drawing
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Conceptual stack framing drawing

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Conceptual stack framing drawing
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Concrete slab pan flashing for doors

Concrete slab pan flashing for doors
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Condensation can form between the interior removable storm window and the existing window if the storm window is not air tight

Condensation can form between the interior removable storm window and the existing window if the storm window is not air tight