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FMA,
AAMA,
WDMA
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Guide describing the installation of windows in walls that have foam plastic insulating; guide provides several methods for attaching, supporting, and flashing windows in walls with rigid foam sheathing. (Note: The link only goes to the table of contents for the guide, the full guide can be...
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Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.
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Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.
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Vinyl Siding Institute,
Newport Ventures
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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.
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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
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Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.
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Ply Gem Siding Group
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Fact sheet poster describing how to add exterior, continuous, rigid insulation to the exterior walls when replacing siding on an existing home.
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Guide describing installation of a fully sealed continuous weather resistant barrier to provide a drainage plane to keep rainwater out of above-grade walls.
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PNNL
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Case study describing techniques used to prevent thermal bypass in new homes.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a builder in Georgia that designs energy-efficient homes for a green community, yielding homes with HERS scores as lowas 59 and electric bills as low as $50 a month.
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Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
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Guide describing ways to construct wall assemblies in cold climates to minimize the likelihood of condensation formation inside the walls.