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Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit

Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit
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Construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) that provide insulation without thermal bridging, as well as air sealing, a drainage plane, and high structural strength.

Construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) that provide insulation without thermal bridging, as well as air sealing, a drainage plane, and high structural strength.
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Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.

Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.
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Corner installed plywood or OSB as shear bracing

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Corner installed plywood or OSB as shear bracing
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Cover the roll of fiberglass batt with spray foam to air seal it in place

Cover the roll of fiberglass batt with spray foam to air seal it in place
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Cracks and Gaps

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Damage associated with tornado categories

Damage associated with tornado categories
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Design the roof with raised heel trusses to allow full insulation over the top plates of the exterior walls.

Design the roof with raised heel trusses to allow full insulation over the top plates of the exterior walls.
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Detail A - Typical truss web bracing

Detail A - Typical truss web bracing
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Detail B - Typical wood gable-wall bracing

Detail B - Typical wood gable-wall bracing
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Different types of ICF blocks

Different types of ICF blocks
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Disaster Resistant Landscaping

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Do It Yourself Wind Inspection

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DOE ZERH 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes Winter Park, Florida [2-page summary version]

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes, Winter Park, Florida

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: Preferred Builders, Old Greenwich, Connecticut

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: M Street Homes, Smartlux on Greenpark Houston, TX

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Pronghorn Ranch, Prescott Valley, AZ

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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: Sterling Brook Custom Homes, Village Park Eco Home, Double Oak, TX

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard Rows, Lone Tree, CO

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon House, Huntington Station, NY

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Double-wall framing

Double-wall framing
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Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − plan view

Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − plan view