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Guide describing a complete window replacement in existing homes.
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Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.
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New York State Homes and Community Renewal
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Article describing tips for effectively installing weatherstripping on windows and doors.
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Video demonstrating a window installation in a passive house.
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Video demonstrating a window installation in a passive house.
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The intent of this brief is to provide additional information to help assure the measure will be deemed in acceptance with the code. Providing notes for codes officials on how to plan review and field inspect can help the builder or remodeler with the proposed designs and provide the jurisdiction...
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Video describing the exterior insulation window details of a passive house.
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BSC,
NREL
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Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Video describing the installation of windows to be air- and water-tight, including recommendations on flashing, air-sealing, and insulation, from Home Innovation Research Labs
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HIRL,
NAHB
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Fact sheet describing best practices for flashing doors and windows to minimize air and water intrusion.
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MW Alliance
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Steve Easley details the 2009 IECC residential requirements regarding Water and Moisture issues. Flashing, windows, water leaks and kick out flashings are all discussed.
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Video describing how to prep and air seal the wall cavity for window installation.
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FMA,
AAMA,
WDMA
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Guide describing the installation of windows in walls that have foam plastic insulating; guide provides several methods for attaching, supporting, and flashing windows in walls with rigid foam sheathing. (Note: The link only goes to the table of contents for the guide, the full guide can be...
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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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Code compliance brief describing glazing requirements added to the residential portion of the IECC and the IRC in 2015.
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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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South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
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Article describing an overview of weatherstripping requirements.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to properly install residential exterior doors to be air and water tight.
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HIRL
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Fact sheet describing flashing of roof penetrations to make a home more resistant to high winds, hurricanes, and rainwater intrusion.
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Michigan State University Extension
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Fact sheet describing weatherstripping materials, types, expected life expectancy, installation requirements, and pros and cons.
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Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.
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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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PNNL
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Case study describing the importance of proper flashing on a home with rigid foam insulation sheathing, as well as the steps for installing flashing and diverters.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the importance of proper flashing on a home with house wrap over OSB or plywood sheathing, as well as the steps for installing flashing and diverters.
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
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Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.
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Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.
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Guide describing how to apply flashing to the bottom of exterior walls to create a continuous drainage plane.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.