Reference
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Article summarizing for potential homeowners items to check or demand from the builder in designing a home for a cold climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing building in cold and very cold climates.
Guide
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Guide providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.
Video
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Video describing how to install an inset window in an integrated truss house built in cold climates like Alaska.
Video
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Video describing what features make a window energy efficient.
Guide
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Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.
Reference
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Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.
Reference
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Web page providing an overview of window coverings such as blinds, shades, shutters, films, and storm windows.
Reference
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Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.
Reference
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Article describing the fundamentals and basics of glazing hazard mitigation practices for both new and existing buildings.
Reference
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Article outlining the key issues related to the protection of the building envelope against seismic forces.
Reference
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Technical report assessing the market for Low-e storm windows based on market data, case studies, and recent experience with weatherization deployment programs.
Reference
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Report focuseing on dynamic window and opaque envelope technologies for GEBs, including electrochromic glazing, automated attachments, and thermal storage.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install low-emissivity exterior storm windows.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install low-e interior storm windows.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 69 without PV and -1 with PV.
Guide
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Guide describing a method to modify the existing sash of a window to accept new double (or triple), low-E coated, insulated glass units.
Guide
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Guide describing how to complete remove and replace a window in an existing home.
Guide
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Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.
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.