Guide
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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
Reference
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Guideline describing information and specifications relevant to air-seal existing attics.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
Reference
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Report identifying the steps to take, with the help of a qualified home performance contractor, to seal unwanted air leaks while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding sources of indoor air pollution.
Reference
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Document providing background and approach for the prep work necessary prior to adding attic insulation - focusing on combustion safety, ventilation for indoor air quality, and attic ventilation for durability.
Reference
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Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.
Guide
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Guide describing how to apply self-adhered asphaltic membranes at eaves in cold climates to help guard against ice dams.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
Case Study
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Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in the marine climate.
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 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in west Connecticut that scored HERS 39 without solar PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in Downers Grove IL that scored HERS 35 without PV.
Guide
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Guide describing how ice dams form and how roofs can be constructed to prevent them.
Guide
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Reference
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
Reference
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Fact sheet describing how weatherstripping can be an easy and cost-effective way to save money on energy costs and improve comfort by reducing drafts.
Reference
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Report about a project that examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago, Illinois, brick bungalow.
Guide
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Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.
Guide
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Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with basement foundations, crawlspace foundations, or crawlspace foundations with a "cripple" wall.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing best practices for dealing with hazards that might be encountered when returning to a home to do renovations after a natural disaster.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install low-emissivity exterior storm windows.
Guide
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Guide describing how to provide a continuous water control layer across the roof assembly by sealing all penetrations for pipes, vents, etc. in existing roofs.
Guide
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Guide describing methods to keep birds, rodents, and other pests out of vent openings and other locations in new and existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy-efficient retrofits.