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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring

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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring
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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 inch rigid insulation with 2x2 wood furring

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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 inch rigid insulation with 2x2 wood furring
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Insulating sheathing is installed on exterior of an existing framed wall with water control between existing sheathing and insulating sheathing

Insulating sheathing is installed on exterior of an existing framed wall with water control between existing sheathing and insulating sheathing
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Insulation Installation Guide: Air Sealing Garage

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Interior Air Barrier

Interior Air Barrier
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Interior Walls (Air Sealing Top and Bottom Plates)

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Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Is Your House Earthquake Proof?

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Karuna Passive House Blower Door Test

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Key connection points for a continuous load path for earthquake and high wind disaster resistance

Key connection points for a continuous load path for earthquake and high wind disaster resistance
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Key elements of a wall system clad with insulated vinyl siding

Key elements of a wall system clad with insulated vinyl siding
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Kwigillingok Energy Efficiency Project

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Light-colored roofs and walls and deep overhangs for shade are some of the features used by builders in the hot-humid climate (Source: Alys Beach Construction).

Light-colored roofs and walls and deep overhangs for shade are some of the features used by builders in the hot-humid climate (Source: Alys Beach Construction).
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Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging

Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging
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Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.

Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.
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Linking Advanced Building and Workforce to Careers/Programs

Linking Advanced Building and Workforce to Careers/Programs
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Low perimeter to area (P/A) ratio home designs reduce heat transfer and perform better in hot climate zones than high P/A ratio homes.

Low perimeter to area (P/A) ratio home designs reduce heat transfer and perform better in hot climate zones than high P/A ratio homes.
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Loyal Heights Home Addition Video #002: Framing Details

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Masonry Concrete Block Tornado Safe Room

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Material Properties of Rigid foam Insulation

Material Properties of Rigid foam Insulation
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Metal flashing protects the top of the ledger board, and the wall behind it is protected by bituminous self-adhered or metal flashing integrated with the house wrap.

Metal flashing protects the top of the ledger board, and the wall behind it is protected by bituminous self-adhered or metal flashing integrated with the house wrap.
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Moisture Management Fundamentals with Joe Lstiburek

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction - Building Enclosure: Managing Heat Flow

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Brick Installation Drainage Cavity Wall