Presentation
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Presentation describing the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code air barrier requirements, envelope concepts including air flow and thermal properties, and common missed insulation and air-sealing opportunities.
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.
Reference
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Article describing thermal bridging, construction practices that encourage thermal bridging, and solving thermal bridging through continuous exterior insulation.
Case Study
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Case study describing techniques used to prevent thermal bypass in new homes.
Reference
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Job Process sheet for the manufactured housing industry showing how to split and notch insulation batts to fit around electrical boxes and wiring in a factory production environment.
Reference
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Web based tool providing decision-making guidance for selecting wall assembly components.
Reference
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Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
Case Study
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Case study describing a production builder that achieves HERS scores of 60, compared to 85 for other builders that build new homes to Florida code.
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.
