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Guide describing how to hang ducts with supporting straps or saddles to adequately support ducts so they do not sag and are not pinched or compressed in a manner that would cause damage to the ducts, the duct insulation, or the duct air barrier covering.
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Guide describing how to design HVAC systems to be located within the conditioned space of the home, either in a utility closet or in an air sealed conditioned attic, basement, or crawl space.
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Guide describing the use of building cavities as supply or return ducts.
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented crawlspace or conditioned basement with rigid foam on the interior side of the walls to provide an insulated space for HVAC equipment.
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Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
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Guide describing how to upgrade a crawlspace floor in an existing home by adding insulation.
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The intent of this brief is to provide code-related information about sealing and insulating crawl space walls in existing residential buildings to help ensure that the measures will be accepted as being in compliance with the code. Providing the same information to all interested parties (e.g., code officials, builders, contractors, designers, etc.) is expected to result in increased compliance and fewer innovations being questioned at the time of plan review and/or field inspection.
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Addison Homes
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Video showing the components and design of an unvented, insulated crawlspace that provides a temperate climate for HVAC ducts.
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SEI
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Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.
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Guide describing how to conduct combustion appliance zone testing.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing methods to seal crawl spaces in cold climate homes with integrated whole-house ventilation systems.
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Information guide describing things to consider in the basement or crawlspace before attempting retrofits of adjacent items including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
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Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawl space.
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Guide describing how to design or retrofit a crawlspace to reduce the risk of damage during a flood event.
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Guide describing how to install a capillary break to help manage moisture in foundations.
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Guide describing how to create a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using polyethylene sheeting to manage moisture in crawlspaces.