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Website describing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR New Homes and Apartments program with links to builder and homeowner resources.
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Report evaluating opportunities to improve and streamline delivery of residential retrofit measures.
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The purpose for this document is to provide basic guidance on the use of proven installation techniques that can be used by installers to help ensure correct “dense pack” application of JM Spider® in drill & fill applications.
Case Study
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Case study describing the source of ice dams and how to prevent them from occurring in varying climate conditions with different types of attics.
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Report about a deep energy retrofit Cool Energy House.
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Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.
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Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.
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Report examining implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago.
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Report describing testing and analysis on deep energy retrofits of existing single-family homes in the U.S.
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Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.
Case Study
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Case study describing the Green Home 3 project, which achieved a 44% whole-house energy savings over the Building America New Construction B10 Benchmark, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification, and National Green Building Standard Gold-level certification.
Guide
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped roof and add insulation above the roof deck.