Guide
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Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.
Guide
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Guide describing air-sealing of the seams and holes in HVAC air handler and furnace cabinets.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal duct and flue shafts.
Case Study
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Case study describing the retrofit of a leaky air handler.
Reference
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Report identifying two barriers that limit the ability of builders to explore opportunities for higher levels of energy efficiency in housing: the use of duct system materials that inherently achieve airtightness and are right-sized for low-load houses, and, the ability to air seal fire separation...
Guide
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Guide describing how to air seal around duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls, and flooring in new and existing homes.
Reference
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Report describing the sealing and insulating of HVAC duct systems in existing homes.
Reference
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Brochure with details on HVAC duct air sealing.
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Report describing two retrofit duct sealing techniques - manually-applied sealants and injecting a spray sealant, that were implemented in several low-rise multi-unit buildings in North Carolina.
Case Study
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Case study describing a 2014 DOE Building America Top Innovation on development of a standardized testing method for testing the air leakage of HVAC air handlers and furnace cabinets developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Guide
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Guide describing how to thoroughly seal HVAC ducts to ensure air delivery without leakage, and to ensure economical and quiet performance of the HVAC system.
Case Study
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Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
Reference
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Information sheet about proper ventilation and air sealing.
Guide
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Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase in a dropped ceiling.
Case Study
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Case study describing a builder in Texas that met the stringent requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy's Builders Challenge on over 779 homes in 2010.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a builder's technology package that achieves energy savings of 50% over standard practice compared to the 2006 IECC.
Guide
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Guide that illustrates how and when to encapsulate ductwork in unconditioned attics, increasing the R-value of duct insulation, mitigating condensation issues, and reducing air leakage.
Chamberlain Heights Redevelopment: A Large Scale, Cold Climate Study of Affordable Housing Retrofits
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Report about City of Meriden Housing Authority's (MHA) collaboration with Jonathon Rose Companies to complete a gut renovation of 126 residential units in the Chamberlain Heights retrofit project.
Reference
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Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.
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Report evaluating opportunities to improve and streamline delivery of residential retrofit measures.
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Report about cost effective energy-efficient upgrades that can be implemented in the hot, dry Southwest climate.
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Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.
Reference
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Manual showing duct cleaning contractors how to identify the different types of insulated air ducts, how to open each type for access by cleaning equipment and personnel, how to close and seal openings after cleaning.
Guide
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Guide describing how to upgrade or expand an existing HVAC system.
Reference
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Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly install flex ducts without excessive coils or loops.