Video
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Video describing how to air-seal soffits below attics.
Video
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Video describing best practices for air-sealing floors above garages.
Reference
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Information sheet with the definition and uses for a raised truss.
Reference
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Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.
Video
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Video describing how to use an infrared camera to check for air leakage in the ceiling during a blower door test in winter.
Reference
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Article discussing the downside to recessed can lights.
Reference
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Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.
Presentation
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Presentation with technical training covering several possible approaches to locating ducts within the home’s air and thermal barriers, and then dig into design considerations and details for the spray foam encapsulation approach.
Video
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Video describing roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies, from Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air seal around duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls, and flooring in new and existing homes.
Reference
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Report presenting the results of a study evaluating retrofit solutions for addressing the effects of wind washing on homes.
Reference
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Report describing the formation of icicles and ice dams along poorly ventilated roofs and how to mitigate ventilation issues with insulation and vents.
Guide
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Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase in a dropped ceiling.
Guide
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
Case Study
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Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal electrical wiring throughout a home.