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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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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
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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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Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on pre-construction measurements. Part 1 of 11.
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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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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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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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Article describing an overview of weatherstripping requirements.
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Video describing how to properly replace windows and window frames.
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Video describing how to fully flash window and door openings.
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Article describing tips for effectively installing weatherstripping on windows and doors.
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Fact sheet describing weatherstripping materials, types, expected life expectancy, installation requirements, and pros and cons.
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Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.
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Guide describing the installation of insulating sheathing above the roof deck on existing homes. This retrofit assembly is appropriate for homes with conditioned attics or where the retrofit is intended to create a conditioned attic.
