Guide
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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.
Presentation
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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.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home builder that strives to address health, safety, and durability issues in a hot and humid climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal modular home marriage joints.
Guide
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Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal common walls between dwelling units in multifamily housing.
Guide
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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.
Guide
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.
Guide
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Guide describing how to brace gable end walls to resist wind pressures.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
Guide
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing construction of gable roof overhangs to resist uplift pressures in high winds.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install appropriate connectors to provide a continuous load path to improve the wind resistance of attached porches, carports, and decks during high-wind events.
Guide
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Guide for designing and installing interior ducts in an interstitial floor cavity in new and existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal duct and flue shafts.
Guide
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Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase in a dropped ceiling.
Guide
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Guide describing the advantages and disadvantages of gable roofs and hip roofs and how both designs react under high wind loads.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to strengthen roof assemblies for resistance to hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist high wind and earthquake loads.