Reference
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
Guide
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Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
Information Guide
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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.
Video
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Video describing good installation practices and features of a properly installed roof and gutter system.
Guide
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Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.
Guide
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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to the floor of the attic in existing homes.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider in the attic, ceiling, or roof before attempting retrofits of items including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 38 without PV and 4 with PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 41 without PV and 8 with PV.
Video
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Video discussing strategies for compartmentalization and air tightness in multifamily buildings.
Video
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Video describing the stack effect related to air leakage of a house.
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.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new construction building project of 20 homes that earned HERS scores that represent greater than 50% energy savings in heating and cooling over the 2004 IECC.
Case Study
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Case study describing a builder in Georgia that designs energy-efficient homes for a green community, yielding homes with HERS scores as lowas 59 and electric bills as low as $50 a month.
Guide
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Guide describing air barrier installation, insulation installation, and air-sealing for double walls (half or full walls included in a home design as an architectural feature that provides a more dimensional appearance).
Guide
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
Case Study
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Case study describing techniques used to prevent thermal bypass in new homes.
Case Study
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Case study describing one builder's conversion to high-performance building in the hot-humid regions of the Atlantic seaboard.
