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Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.
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Document that gives a step-by-step approach for designing attachments for cladding materials through foam sheathing.
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Article describing the fundamentals and basics of glazing hazard mitigation practices for both new and existing buildings.
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Article outlining the key issues related to the protection of the building envelope against seismic forces.
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Wind test comparing conventional Midwest construction with FORTIFIED construction.
Presentation
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Presentation from Colorado Renewable Energy Society on building net zero homes by using the steps of passive solar design, efficient exterior envelope, efficient all-electric systems, and a renewable source of energy generation.
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High-density sidewall cavity insulation can be a major comfort and savings boost. It saves energy by slowing both conductive and convective losses, but only if the right things are done and done right. This always requires site-specific thinking.
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Summary document describing flood resistant building materials and some tips for building flood resistant walls.
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Manual describing design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster, IEFs, and drywall, with information on continuous insulation, air barriers, rain screens, and ratings for fire and sound.
Video
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Video describing traditional 2x4 16 inch on center framing versus advanced framing with 2x6 stud walls at 24 inch on center, insulated corners and headers, wall stud-ceiling joist alignment, etc. providing a strong wall with more room for insulation.
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2018 edition of code establishing a baseline for existing building retrofits to reach appropriate safety levels under new construction requirements covered in other ICC codes.
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly seal structural insulated panel (SIP) seams.
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.
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Report examining the structural properties and applications of an innovative studless building system, detailing its testing regime and providing an engineering guide for architects and engineers.
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Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
Case Study
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the hot-humid climate that achieved a HERS 23 with PV or HERS 48 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 0 with PV or HERS 28 without PV.
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the marine climate that achieved a HERS 40 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 41 without PV.
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Research study describing field testing performed in 32 two-story Florida homes to characterize wind washing failures of the house air and thermal boundary.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Grand Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 36 without PV.
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Report focuseing on dynamic window and opaque envelope technologies for GEBs, including electrochromic glazing, automated attachments, and thermal storage.
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
Case Study
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 34 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning production, affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 8 with PV or HERS 44 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the hot-dry climate that achieved a HERS 4.3 with PV or HERS 48.8 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that achieved a HERS 15 with PV or HERS 45 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom-for-buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 39 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom-for-buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 51 without PV.