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Building Science Education 4.5: Sample Load Calculations

Sample Load Calculations
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Building Science Education 6.1: What are Plug Loads

What are Plug Loads
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Building Science Education 6.2: Plug Load Strategies

Plug Load Strategies
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Building Science Education 6.3: Research Support Facility Case Study

Research Support Facility Case Study
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Building Science for Dry Climates 5 - Building Shell, Air Sealing, & Attics

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Burlingame Ranch Phase I

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Canned spray foam can be installed with the narrow applicator tip to get a narrow bead of spray foam along this wall-to-flooring seam

Canned spray foam can be installed with the narrow applicator tip to get a narrow bead of spray foam along this wall-to-flooring seam
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Canned spray foam can be used to air seal the rough opening around the windows

Canned spray foam can be used to air seal the rough opening around the windows
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Canned spray foam is an excellent sealant for sealing cracks, seams, and holes around pipes up to a half inch in diameter.

Canned spray foam is an excellent sealant for sealing cracks, seams, and holes around pipes up to a half inch in diameter.
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Canned spray foam is used here to seal the gap around a pipe that enters the house through the brick foundation wall.

Canned spray foam is used here to seal the gap around a pipe that enters the house through the brick foundation wall
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Case Study: Rural Development, Inc., Wisdom Way Solar Village, Greenfield, MA

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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 around the trim of the attic access panel or door to improve the air sealing between the living space and the attic.

Caulk around the trim of the attic access panel or door to improve the air sealing between the living space and the attic.
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Caulk may be used to seal the cracks in the band joist area

Caluk may be used to seal the cracks in the band joist area
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Caulk or glue along top plates before installing drywall

Caulk or glue along top plates before installing drywall
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Caulk, a caulk gun, canned spray foam, a spray foam applicator, and gloves are among the materials you will need for most home air sealing projects.

Caulk, a caulk gun, canned spray foam, a spray foam applicator, and gloves are among the materials you will need for most home air sealing projects.
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Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance
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Chimney Flashing 1 Measuring

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Chimney Flashing 10 Top Cap Flashing

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Chimney Flashing 11 Secure Cap Flashing

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Chimney Flashing 2 Preparation

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Chimney Flashing 3 Bending

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Chimney Flashing 4 Base Front Apron

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Chimney Flashing 5 Step Sides