Guide
Description
Guide describing how to air-seal duct and flue shafts.
Presentation
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Presentation describing the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code air barrier requirements, envelope concepts including air flow and thermal properties, and common missed insulation and air-sealing opportunities.
Guide
Description
Guide describing how to air seal around duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls, and flooring in new and existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.
Guide
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Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase in a dropped ceiling.
Reference
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Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.
Case Study
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Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.
Reference
Description
Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.