Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.
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.
Video
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Video interview explaining the benefits of installing insulated concrete forms for both energy efficiency and disaster resistance in either new or existing homes for under $10,000. Recommendations from FLASH Strong Homes.
Guide
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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.
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 minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.
Case Study
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Case study describing a home builder that has refined its home designs to achieve HERS scores of 49 to 56 on 40 to 70 homes per year.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home builder that strives to address health, safety, and durability issues in a hot and humid climate.
Video
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Video describing hurricane ties and how they make your home more ready for severe weather by strengthening structural connections.
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 the rough openings around doors and windows.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.