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Guide describing how to insulate the walls of an existing home with spray foam insulation.
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Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.
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Guide describing blown insulation into exterior wall cavities of existing homes with minimal disruption to occupants.
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Guide describing how to select and install whole-house ventilation systems for existing homes.
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Vinyl Siding Institute,
Newport Ventures
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This presentation will help you define insulated siding, understand R-value testing of insulated siding, describe proper installation of insulated siding, comply with energy codes and understand building energy performance program and software recognition.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
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Ply Gem Siding Group
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
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Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing how to insert a replacement window in an existing home.
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Research report assessing the moisture and cooling load impacts of airtightness and mechanical ventilation in homes in hot-humid climates.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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This report will review, and summarize the current state of understanding and research into enclosures with higher thermal resistance, so-called “High-R Enclosures.” Recommendations are provided for further research.
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Guide describing how to modify an existing window sash for high-efficient windows.
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Guide describing a complete window replacement in existing homes.
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Guide describing how to replace a window sash in an existing home.
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Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
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Information guide providing background information about moisture flow in residential buildings.
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
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Guide describing how to air-seal around plumbing and piping penetrations through walls, ceilings, and floors.
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This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind showers and tubs.
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
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Guide describing how to install low-e exterior storm windows.
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Guide describing how to install low-e interior storm windows.
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Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing RESNET Grade 1 level installation of insulation in walls, attics, and floors.
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Guide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.
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Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.