Reference
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Research study describing a number of promising foundation and basement insulation strategies that can meet the requirement for better thermal control in colder climates while enhancing moisture control, health, and comfort.
Reference
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
Guide
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Guide describing options for insulating and air sealing at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new homes.
Reference
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Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.
Presentation
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Webinar explaining advances in energy efficient design for manufactured homes.
Video
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Video describing the exterior cladding details of a residential home addition project.
Reference
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Report describing a study using parametric computer simulations of 112 single-family and 63 multi-family residential building prototypes to quantify the contributions of building components such as roofs, walls, windows, infiltration, outside air, lighting, equipment, and people to the aggregate...
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home builder that strives to address health, safety, and durability issues in a hot and humid climate.
Reference
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Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.
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.
Reference
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Report providing guidance to air-sealing multifamily homes.
Video
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Video showing air sealing of the sill plate behind the baseboard in an existing home with canned spray foam to stop air leakage at the base of the wall.