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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to ceilings in existing homes.
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Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.
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Information guide describing proper attic air-sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
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Green Building Advisor
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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB
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Research report anayzing the results of a large retrofit project, turining an old school into near zero energy consumption apartments in Greenfield MA.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report on hybrid ventilation methods for insulated and sealed crawl spaces.
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Guide describing the types of whole-house fans, installation details to reduce energy loss, and how to operate them for comfort and energy savings based on climate zone.
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This information guide describes the maximum air leakage limit requirements for DOE ZERH certified homes.
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This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.