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Insulating sheathing is extended up to the roof rafters and sealed around the framing with spray foam as part of this exterior wall retrofit

Insulating sheathing is extended up to the roof rafters and sealed around the framing with spray foam as part of this exterior wall retrofit

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Unvented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and a fully adhered membrane seal at the top of wall-to-roof transition

Unvented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and a fully adhered membrane seal at the top of wall-to-roof transition

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Right - Spray foam insulation has been sprayed onto the underside of the sloped roof and the gable end wall to provide a sealed, insulated attic for housing the HVAC ducts

Right - Spray foam insulation has been sprayed onto the underside of the sloped roof and the gable end wall to provide a sealed, insulated attic for housing the HVAC ducts

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Clean the attic floor of debris prior to installing new attic insulation. Use baffles to provide a path for ventilation air entering the attic from the soffit vents

Clean the attic floor of debris prior to installing new attic insulation. Use baffles to provide a path for ventilation air entering the attic from the soffit vents

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An IR camera image shows gaps around HVAC flue pipes allow conditioned air to leak through blown fiberglass into the attic

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Unvented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with a filler piece and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper to seal the top of wall-to-roof transition

Unvented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with a filler piece and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper to seal the top of wall-to-roof transition

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Sill Plates (2)

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Video describing how to insulate and air seal sill plates.

Adding weatherstripping to a door

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Video describing different types of weatherstripping and how to install them to properly air-seal doors from Columbia Water and Light.

Electrical Wiring

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Video describing how to properly install electrical wiring.

Light Tubes

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Video describing how to install light tubes.

Spray Foam Upper Walls Adjoining Unconditioned Attics

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Video describing how to insulate skylight shafts and knee walls correctly.

Attic Knee Walls

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Video describing how to insulate and air seal attic knee walls.

Wallingford Passive House | Exterior Assembly Details

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Video discussing the exterior assembly details of a passive house.

Bathroom Exhaust

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Video describing how to seal fan ducts.

Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Building Enclosure: Window Installation

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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

Batt insulation is installed in two layers in perpendicular directions against the baffle to full required insulation height

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Batt insulation is installed in two layers with offset seams against the baffle to full code-required insulation height

Batt insulation is installed in two layers with offset seams against the baffle to full code-required insulation height

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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (2)

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Video describing how to properly install continuous rigid insulation sheathing and siding.

Advances in Manufactured Home Energy Efficient Design

Advances in Manufactured Home Energy Efficient Design

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Webinar explaining advances in energy efficient design for manufactured homes.

Measure the storm window to ensure it will fit the intended opening.

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Locate the holes on the sides of the panel frame that will allow it to be screwed into place.

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Screw the storm window frame into the existing window’s wood casing to secure it.

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ENERGY STAR Windows (1)

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Video describing ENERGY STAR windows.

Typically, you will remove the glass panels from the frame before installation; check the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Garage door threshold weatherstripping is ready to be installed on the garage floor beneath the garage door.

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Wrong - Batt insulation does not provide complete coverage across the attic floor so ceiling joists are exposed resulting in thermal bridging.

Wrong - Batt insulation does not provide complete coverage across the attic floor so ceiling joists are exposed resulting in thermal bridging.

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Unvented Attic Insulation (1)

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Video describing how to spray foam unvented attics.

Karuna Passive House Window Installation Demonstration

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Video demonstrating a window installation in a passive house.

HVAC Ducts Shall Not Be Run within Exterior Walls

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Guide describing the use of building cavities as supply or return ducts.

Complete Window and Frame Replacement

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Video describing how to properly replace windows and window frames.