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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above conditioned space

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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above conditioned space
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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above unconditioned space

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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above unconditioned space
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Conceptual line of continuous air barrier - upper wall section

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Conceptual line of continuous air barrier - upper wall section
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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (1)

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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (2)

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Correct air sealing methods for common attic bypass air leakage paths.

Correct air sealing methods for common attic bypass air leakage paths.
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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: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FL

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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: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry Plan, Denver, CO

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Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − plan view

Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − plan view
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Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − side view

Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − side view
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Drywall is installed before framing in dropped soffits to provide an air barrier above these duct chases.

Drywall is installed before framing in dropped soffits to provide an air barrier above these duct chases.
Presentation:

Effect of Occupant Behavior and Air Conditioner Controls on Humidity in Typical and Low-Load Homes

Effect of Occupant Behavior and Air Conditioner Controls on Humidity in Typical and Low-Load Homes
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Existing band joist insulation retrofit with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

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Existing band joist insulation retrofit with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation
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Existing band joist insulation retrofit with spray foam

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Existing band joist insulation retrofit with spray foam
Case Study:

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit in the Pacific Northwest

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Exterior Air Barrier

Exterior Air Barrier
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Exterior Walls (Air Sealing Sheathing)

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Failure in attic insulation effectiveness caused by wind washing pushing insulation away from the edges of the attic space.

Failure in attic insulation effectiveness caused by wind washing pushing insulation away from the edges of the attic space.
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Flood-hardy, drainable, dryable wall

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Floor cavity air pressure is measured by placing a tube into the floor cavity through a small drilled hole

Floor cavity air pressure is measured by placing a tube into the floor cavity through a small drilled hole
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Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole

Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole
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Foam holes in open-web floor trusses to completely seal the rim joist

Foam holes in open-web floor trusses to completely seal the rim joist