Video
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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.
Presentation
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
Reference
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Article describing methods for insulating and air sealing vented and unvented roofs in various climates zones.
Video
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Video describing insulation and air sealing strategies to meet 2012 IECC code levels.
Video
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Video describing best practices for air sealing an attached garage during construction using plywood and spray foam in the band joist and providing an exhaust fan to ventilate and depressurize the attic.
Guide
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Guide describing wind washing of insulation in the eaves of vented attics and how to prevent it.
Guide
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Guide describing how to upgrade walls that separate the garage from the house by providing a continuous air control layer on the garage side of the wall and adding rigid foam insulation.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
Case Study
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Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
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
Reference
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
Video
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Video describing how to air seal attic rafters with spray foam.
Guide
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Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
Guide
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Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.
Guide
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Guide describing construction of unvented, sloped, insulated roof assemblies in high wind zone areas.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Case Study
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Case study describing a 4,763 ft2 certified Passive House that achieved HERS 27 without PV through the construction of R-54 walls that use ICF plus fiberglass cavity insulation, an R-100 vented attic, extensive air sealing and flashing, triple-pane windows, ductless heat pumps, and solar hot water.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Case Study
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Case study describing a construction project in Hilton Head, SC utilizing a whole-house performance approach.