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Windows and Doors are Fully Flashed

Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.

Pre-Retrofit Assessment of Walls, Windows, and Doors

Information guide describing things to consider before retrofitting walls, windows, and doors, including wiring, moisture protection, and lead paints.

This window frame shows extensive termite damage

Publication Date

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00

Right – This hot-humid climate home employs several hurricane- and termite-resistant features including concrete block construction, borate-treated framing, a hip roof design with metal drip edge, impact-rated windows, and an unvented attic.

Publication Date

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 12:00

Termite shield with exterior rigid foam above and below

DWG

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Air Sealing Doors Adjacent to Unconditioned Space

Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.

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.

Wrong – This electric wiring hole was filled with foam that is not protected with copper mesh or hardware cloth so rodents could chew through the foam and enter the house (see Solution Center Guide "Reduce Pest Intrusion").

Publication Date

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00

Residential High Performance and the Three “R”s: Resistance, Resilience, and Recovery

Author(s)

Gilbride,

Reichel,

Mantell-Hecathorn,

Baechler

Organization(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

LSU-Ag Center

Presentation describing construction techniques to make homes both energy efficient and disaster resistant.

Windows and Doors are Fully Flashed

Pre-Retrofit Assessment of Walls, Windows, and Doors

This window frame shows extensive termite damage

Right – This hot-humid climate home employs several hurricane- and termite-resistant features including concrete block construction, borate-treated framing, a hip roof design with metal drip edge, impact-rated windows, and an unvented attic.

Termite shield with exterior rigid foam above and below

Air Sealing Doors Adjacent to Unconditioned Space

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

Wrong – This electric wiring hole was filled with foam that is not protected with copper mesh or hardware cloth so rodents could chew through the foam and enter the house (see Solution Center Guide "Reduce Pest Intrusion").

Residential High Performance and the Three “R”s: Resistance, Resilience, and Recovery

Pest Control Overview Guide

Screens and Other Deterrents for Birds, Rodents, and Other Pests

Reduce Pest Intrusion

Moisture-, Impact-, Fire-, and Pest-Resistant Exterior Siding

Pre-Retrofit Assessment of Hazardous Materials

Air Sealed, Insulated Basements

Termite-Resistant Foundations and Walls

Air Sealing Sill Plates

Rigid Foam Board Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls