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Field Evaluation of Efficient Building Technology with Photovoltaic Power Production in New Florida Residential Housing

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Report comparing a high-performance house with a code-built control home.

Rigid foam insulation is installed on the garage side of the shared garage wall and roof of an existing home

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The original corner seam is air-sealed with caulk, then rigid foam is installed on the existing garage ceiling and walls, and finally covered with drywall.

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Air Infiltration from Attached Garages in Canadian Houses

Reference

Document reporting results from a study done to evaluate effects of automotive emissions from attached garages on the indoor environment.

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Kacin Homes, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

Side view showing how the existing garage wall and ceiling are air-sealed prior to installing rigid foam insulation on the garage side of the shared wall of an existing home.

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Side view showing air-sealing and rigid foam insulation is installed over existing wall and ceiling under a room above, then covered with new gypsum board.

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Rigid foam insulating sheathing is installed on existing garage ceiling and covered with a new gypsum board fire protection layer installed over the foam.

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Rigid foam insulating sheathing installed over an existing garage ceiling with retrofits to air seal exterior wall before adding exterior wall insulating sheathing

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Air Sealing Attached Garage

Guide

Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.

Plan view (from above) showing how the existing garage wall gypsum board is cut away to air-seal the shared wall before adding rigid foam insulation on the garage and exterior walls of the home.

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FORTIFIED Animation: Attached Structures

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Video showing how to retrofit or install attached structures to a home properly to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.

The Weather Channel - Prepare for High Winds

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Video from the Weather Channel showing a Q&A interaction for common questions about steps homeowners can take to prepare their homes for high winds per IBHS recommendations.

Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring

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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 inch rigid insulation with 2x2 wood furring

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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers

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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring

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Weather Hacks (High Winds)

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Video showing how a home reacts in high wind conditions and certain easy-to-install measures homeowners can take to keep their home intact with recommendations from IBHS FORTIFIED Home.

Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring

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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 2x2 wood furring

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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers

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Mechanical Ventilation for Attached Garage

Guide

Guide describing how to install an exhaust fan in an attached garage to pull fumes out of the garage and to depressurize the garage with reference to the home.

No Ducts or Air Handlers Located in Garage

Guide

Guide describing how to design HVAC systems to be located within the conditioned space of the home, either in a utility closet or in an attic, basement, or crawl space.

Garage Doors are Pressure Rated

Guide

Guide describing garage doors that are pressure-rated to withstand wind pressures from hurricanes, high winds, and tornados.

Air Leakage Testing Garage to House Air Barrier

Guide

Guide describing how to properly test the air barrier between the garage and house, and how to ensure the air barrier is tight enough to prevent garage air from entering the home.

Mechanical Exhaust for Multifamily Garages

Guide

Guide describing requirements and best practices for mechanical garage exhaust in multifamily buildings.