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Vinyl frame window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

A tempered glass window can be identified by the “bug” or white etched label at one corner of the window.

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Sat, 02/01/2020 - 12:00

Insert replacement vinyl frame window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

How To Strengthen Your Home for Under $10,000 – Roof, Walls, Windows, and Doors

Publication Date

September, 2014

Video interview explaining some basic guidelines to make your home more ready for severe weather for under $10,000. Recommendations from FLASH Strong Homes.

The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing

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Mon, 08/05/2024 - 12:00

Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation

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Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

A metal storm panel is installed in a track permanently mounted above and below the window frame and secured with wing nuts to studs mounted on the track.

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Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer

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Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer

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Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer

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Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer

Publication Date

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer

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Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer

Publication Date

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation

Publication Date

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation

Publication Date

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation

Publication Date

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer

Publication Date

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer

Publication Date

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer

Publication Date

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key head details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation

Publication Date

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key sill details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation

Publication Date

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

This drawing shows key jamb details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation

Publication Date

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:00

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

April, 2012

Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

December, 2009

Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.

Introduction to Heat Transfer

Publication Date

September, 2020

Author(s)

Dillon

Organization(s)

PNNL

This video provides an overview of heat transfer and discusses how heat transfer occurs in residential buildings.

How Vulnerable is Your Home to a Wildfire?

Publication Date

September, 2019

Author(s)

PG&E

Organization(s)

PG&E

Video from PG&E outlining building material-related steps to take to take to lower the risk of home ignition during a fire.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, Massachusetts

Author(s)

Steven Winter Associates

Organization(s)

CARB,

SWA

Publication Date

December, 2014

Case study describing a deep energy retrofit, turning an old school into 12 high-end apartments in Greenfield, MA.

Home Performance Assessment

Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.