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Air-sealing tape carefully seals the seams around the window framing.

Air-sealing tape carefully seals the seams around the window framing.

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Wrong - Area around window framing not air sealed

Wrong - Area around window framing not air sealed

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Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam

Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

Case Study

Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.

High Performance Builder Spotlight: LifeStyle Homes

Case Study

Case study describing a new home construction project in Florida.

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas

Case Study

Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.

Window Sash Retrofit

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Guide describing a method to modify the existing sash of a window to accept new double (or triple), low-E coated, insulated glass units.