Reference
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Webpage describing weatherstrip tips and tricks to properly air seal doors.
Video
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to properly install residential exterior doors to be air and water tight.
Reference
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Report comparing a high-performance house with a code-built control home.
Reference
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Article describing an overview of weatherstripping requirements.
Video
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Video describing how to fully flash window and door openings.
Reference
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Article describing the process of adding weatherstripping to and weatherizing old doors.
Guide
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Guide describing how to undercut the doors in bedroom walls to balance air pressures between rooms and to enable stale air to return to a central heating system.
Reference
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Article describing tips for effectively installing weatherstripping on windows and doors.
Case Study
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Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.
Reference
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Fact sheet describing weatherstripping materials, types, expected life expectancy, installation requirements, and pros and cons.
Reference
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Online textbook describing energy, including energy types, and energy use in homes.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider before retrofitting walls, windows, and doors, including wiring, moisture protection, and lead paint.
Case Study
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Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install transfer grilles in bedroom walls to balance air pressures between rooms and to enable stale air to return to a central heating system.