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Guide describing how to replace a window sash in an existing home.
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Guide describing how to modify an existing window sash for high-efficient windows.
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Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.
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DOE
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A website by the U.S. DOE highlighting the potential energy savings from upgrading energy inefficient windows with low-emissivity.
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Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.
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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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HIRL,
PHI,
PNNL
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Case study describing a DOE Building America Top Innovation about advanced framing techniques for high-performance home construction.
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Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
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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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CARB,
SWA
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Brochure describing advanced framing techniques.
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Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.
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Guide describing how to frame a wall with minimal wall studs to prevent heat losses and gains through walls.
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FSEC,
BA-PIRC
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Case study describing a new home construction project in Florida.
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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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Guide describing how to frame and insulate exterior-to-interior wall intersections to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.
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Guide describing ways to strengthen roof assemblies for resistance to hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
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Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.
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Guide describing how to achieve RESNET Grade 1 installation standards, and meet/exceed code using batt insulation in existing walls.
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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).
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Guide describing construction of gable roof overhangs to resist uplift pressures in high winds.
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Guide describing how to provide a strong continuous load path from the roof through the wall to the foundation to ensure a structurally sound building and increase racking resistance in hurricanes, high winds, tornados, and earthquakes.