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Video describing how to properly seal vent and pipe penetrations in a rooftop to prevent moisture damage.
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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.
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on installing different insulation types in a closed crawlspace foundation.
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on planning new residential construction with moisture management in mind.
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing best practices for designing and installing engineered wood floor L-joist systems.
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Website providing information about Knauf Insulation.
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Video describing how to prep the rough opening for installation of European passive house windows. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.
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Video describing how to air seal the interior of European passive house windows. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.
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Video describing how to install European passive house tilt slide doors. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.
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Webpage describing how to flashing installation
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Article providing guidance for installing manufactured stone veneer, including information on rainscreens.
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Video of a contractor explaining details of properly framing a home in Seattle, WA using proper Hammer & Hand practices.
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Video providing how-tos for wind-resistant wall construction from FLASH Strong Home guidelines.
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Video explaining how to install wall penetration flashing properly to keep rain water out of the wall.
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Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.
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Guide describing RESNET Grade 1-level installation of insulation in walls, attics, and floors.
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Website providing builders with information about meeting RESNET Grade 1 criteria when installing insulation.
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Guide providing information about controlling rainwater through use of drainage planes.
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Video describing hurricane ties and how they make your home more ready for severe weather by strengthening structural connections.
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Report describing approaches to insulating basements in homes built to meet Energy Star levels of performance of heat loss reduction.
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Video describing the ventilated rainscreen system installed on a passive house.
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Video describing the larsen truss with vapor permeable agepan installed on a passive house.
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Video demonstration of proper concrete or clay tile roofing, including underlayment per Weather Proofing America guidelines.
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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
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Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to install flashing around HVAC ductwork through an exterior wall.
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on installing a stone veneer exterior with an internal drainage plane to protect the home from moisture issues.
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Presentation with technical training covering several possible approaches to locating ducts within the home’s air and thermal barriers, and then dig into design considerations and details for the spray foam encapsulation approach.
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A guide for users and energy raters of insulated siding as home insulation.
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Video describing attic ventilation methods for wind and water-resistant roofs to comply with FLASH Strong Home guidelines and improve hurricane resitance.