Video
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Video describing the high-density cellulose insulation installed in a passive house.
Video
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Video describing the installation of mineral wool monolithic exterior insulation.
Video
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Video describing how to properly insulate walls behind showers and tubs.
Video
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Video describing how to properly insulate walls behind showers and tubs.
Video
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Video showing the installation of a foundation in a passive house.
Guide
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Guide describing how and where to install ducts, to ensure enough cavity space to avoid compression of the flex ducts or duct insulation.
Video
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Video describing the under slab and vapor barrier used on a passive house.
Case Study
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Case study describing a stand-off furring strategy that minimizes the physical connections to each existing wall stud, uses spray foam to encapsulate existing siding materials (including lead paint), and creates a vented rain screen assembly to promote drying.
Video
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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
Guide
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Guide describing the use of building cavities as supply or return ducts.
Reference
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High-density sidewall cavity insulation can be a major comfort and savings boost. It saves energy by slowing both conductive and convective losses, but only if the right things are done and done right. This always requires site-specific thinking.
Reference
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Document describing different spray foam materials including some pros and cons and technical specifications.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly install flex ducts without excessive coils or loops.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly install flex ducts without kinks or sharp bends.
Video
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Video discussing the foundation details of a passive house.
