Exterior Doors Are Insulated, Impact Rated, and Fire Rated Description Guide describing the use of doors that are insulated and are impact rated or have protective coverings for resistance to hurricane, high winds, wildfires and thermal losses.
Image Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame Publication Date Mon, 04/12/2010 - 12:00
Air Sealing Attic Access Panels/Doors/Stairs Description Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes: Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TX Author(s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Organization(s) PNNL Publication Date April, 2012 Description Case study describing a new home builder that strives to address health, safety, and durability issues in a hot and humid climate.
Air Sealing Doors Adjacent to Unconditioned Space Description Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT Author(s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Organization(s) PNNL Publication Date April, 2012 Description Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.
Air Sealing Window and Door Rough Openings Description Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.