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Interior storm window on double-hung original window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Interior storm window on double-hung original window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Window Rehabilitation

Guide describing how to rehab a window in an existing home.

Wrong - Window sill trim was too tall for window frame and was poorly modified in an attempt to provide drainage out of the window.

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Mon, 06/05/2023 - 12:00

Insert Replacement Window

Guide describing how to insert a replacement window in an existing home.

Window Sash Replacement

Guide describing how to replace a window sash in an existing home.

Window Sash Retrofit

Guide describing how to modify an existing window sash for high-efficient windows.

Exterior storm window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Window sash modification

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Vinyl frame window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Assemblysill details for a site built, refurbished window that includes a permanent interior storm window.

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Interior Storm Windows and Panels

Guide describing how to install low-e interior storm windows.

Complete Window and Frame Replacement

Guide describing a complete window replacement in existing homes.

Low-E Exterior Storm Windows

Guide describing how to install low-e exterior storm windows.

Energy Efficient Window Coverings

Author(s)

Energy Saver

Organization(s)

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

November, 2022

Web page providing an overview of window coverings such as blinds, shades, shutters, films, and storm windows.

Building Enclosure: Window Installation

Window sash retrofit example

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Exterior window replacement detail

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

High-Performance (ENERGY STAR) Windows

Guide providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.

Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window head at wood frame wall

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Interior removable storm window sample

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Installed interior removable storm window

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Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

Frame preparation for inserting a replacement window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Replacement window rough opening preparation

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Example sill detail of "innie" window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Example sill detail of "outie" window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Frame preparation for replacement window sashes

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Window sash replacement jamb liners

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Energy Efficient Windows for Interior Alaska

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April, 2012

Author(s)

Cruikshank

Organization(s)

Cold Climate Housing Research Center,

CCHRC

Video describing what features make a window energy efficient.

Window meets 2009 IECC requirements

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Example sill detail of insert replacement window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Air Sealing Window and Door Rough Openings

Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.

Advanced Framing: Minimal Framing at Doors and Windows

Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.

ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows

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Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00

Wrong - The flashing tape is poorly adhered to the window.

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Sat, 07/18/2020 - 12:00

Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant

Right – Window meets ENERGY STAR requirements

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Window does not meet 2009 IECC requirements

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Wrong - House wrap tape is not fully adhered at seam and flashing tape is missing from window head, jamb, and corner above window.

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Sat, 03/06/2021 - 12:00

Integrated Truss House - How to install inset windows

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September, 2014

Author(s)

Benesch

Organization(s)

Cold Climate Housing Research Center,

CCHRC

Video describing how to install an inset window in an integrated truss house built in cold climates like Alaska.

Choose high-performance ENERGY STAR-rated windows.

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Sat, 10/01/2011 - 12:00

Wrong – Window does not meet ENERGY STAR requirements

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Wrong – The rough opening around window is not air sealed.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

ENERGY STAR-qualified windows display the ENERGY STAR label

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Wed, 01/01/2014 - 12:00

Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 1

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 2

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Example sill detail for window replacement without siding replacement

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Low-e Storm Windows: Market Assessment and Pathways to Market Transformation

Author(s)

Cort Katherine A

Organization(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

June, 2013

Technical report assessing the market for Low-e storm windows based on market data, case studies, and recent experience with weatherization deployment programs.

ENERGY STAR V 6.0 climate-specific criteria for windows and skylights

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Thu, 10/27/2022 - 12:00

Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Wrong – Window has additional non-structural king stud

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening

After installing the house wrap over the SIPS, window flashing is installed

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Wed, 11/14/2012 - 12:00

Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings Technical Report Series - Windows and Opaque Envelope

Author(s)

Harris Chioke,

Mumme Sven,

LaFrance Marc,

Neukomm Monica,

Sawyer Karma

Organization(s)

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

December, 2019

Report focuseing on dynamic window and opaque envelope technologies for GEBs, including electrochromic glazing, automated attachments, and thermal storage.

Failure of Roof Structure from Pressurization Due to Window Failure During a Hurricane.

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Tue, 09/01/2020 - 12:00

Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.

Right – The rough opening around window has been filled with backer-rod to air seal.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Wrong - Water has gotten behind the paint, possibly due to lack of window flashing, leading to blistering.

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Mon, 06/14/2021 - 12:00

Right – The rough opening around the window has been filled with low-expansion foam to air seal.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall

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Mon, 10/01/2007 - 12:00

Wrong - Stucco has rotted and cracked above a window because of water damage due to lack of proper flashing and drainage.

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Tue, 11/12/2019 - 12:00

Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam

Conceptual stack framing drawing

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Manufactured insulated header

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Site-built insulated header

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Mini truss header - section

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Outset header with head plate

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DOE ZERH 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes Winter Park, Florida [2-page summary version]

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

PNNL,

DOE

Publication Date

January, 2013

Case study describing the first certified DOE Zero Energy Ready Home—the “Wilson Residence” in Winter Park, Florida.

Advanced framing showing open headers

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Thu, 02/16/2012 - 12:00

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam

Overview of Convection in Buildings

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September, 2020

Author(s)

Dillon

Organization(s)

PNNL

This video provides an overview of convection in buildings, with an introduction to Newton's Law of cooling.

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry Plan, Denver, CO

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

PNNL,

DOE

Publication Date

September, 2017

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 38 without PV and 4 with PV.

Introduction to Heat Transfer

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September, 2020

Author(s)

Dillon

Organization(s)

PNNL

This video provides an overview of heat transfer and discusses how heat transfer occurs in residential buildings.

DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes, Winter Park, Florida

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

PNNL,

DOE

Publication Date

January, 2013

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Winter Park FL that scored HERS 57 without PV or HERS -7 with PV.

How to Design a Home for a Cold Climate

Author(s)

Diez Roy

Organization(s)

New Home Source

Publication Date

July, 2020

Article summarizing for potential homeowners items to check or demand from the builder in designing a home for a cold climate.

Why Seal and Insulate?

Author(s)

ENERGY STAR

Organization(s)

ENERGY STAR

Publication Date

August, 2020

Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.

Right – Appropriate door framing installed

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right – Verify SIP headers are installed

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Small Commercial Building Fact Sheet - Building Envelope

Author(s)

Southface Energy Institute

Organization(s)

SEI

Publication Date

November, 2016

Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.

Advanced Framing: Insulated Headers

Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.

Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

FEMA P-804 Envelope and Structural Assessment, Excerpted

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Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

Seismic Safety of the Building Envelope

Author(s)

Arnold Chris

Organization(s)

Whole Building Design Guide,

WBDG,

National Institute of Building Sciences,

NIBS

Publication Date

November, 2016

Article outlining the key issues related to the protection of the building envelope against seismic forces.

Glazing Hazard Mitigation

Author(s)

Smith Joseph L,

Renfroe Nancy A

Organization(s)

Whole Building Design Guide,

WBDG,

Applied Research Associates Inc.,

National Institute of Building Sciences,

NIBS

Publication Date

November, 2016

Article describing the fundamentals and basics of glazing hazard mitigation practices for both new and existing buildings.

Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Cold Climate: Chicago

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

DOE

Publication Date

December, 2008

Case study describing building in cold and very cold climates.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, Massachusetts

Author(s)

Steven Winter Associates

Organization(s)

CARB,

SWA

Publication Date

December, 2014

Case study describing a deep energy retrofit, turning an old school into 12 high-end apartments in Greenfield, MA.