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Guide describing how to insulate slabs on grade in climate zones 3 and higher.
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
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Guide describing how to install insulation below attic platforms
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to upgrade a wall with a floor overhang (or cantilever) on an existing home by adding insulation (rigid insulating sheathing and/or closed-cell spray foam) and air-sealing.
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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.
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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
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Guide describing RESNET Grade 1 level installation of insulation in walls, attics, and floors.
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Guide describing how to achieve RESNET Grade 1 installation standards, and meet/exceed code using batt insulation in existing walls.
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Guide with information about how to upgrade a garage ceiling when a portion of the interior of the house is located directly above the attached garage by adding insulation and air sealing.
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Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
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Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing blown insulation into exterior wall cavities of existing homes with minimal disruption to occupants.
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a ceiling where the insulation is installed on top of the ceiling (on the attic floor) in a vented attic.
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Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.
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Vinyl Siding Institute,
Newport Ventures
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This presentation will help you define insulated siding, understand R-value testing of insulated siding, describe proper installation of insulated siding, comply with energy codes and understand building energy performance program and software recognition.
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Guide describing how to insulate the walls of an existing home with spray foam insulation.
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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to ceilings in existing homes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.
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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.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
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This guide describes IECC 2009 and 2012 and ENERGY STAR Certified Homes insulation requirements.
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Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.
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BA-PIRC,
FSEC
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Case study describing the application of insulated siding on an existing home.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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The Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x4 wood frame studs, wood structural panel sheathing (WSP) as wall bracing and added backing for foam sheathing, a layer of rigid foam sheathing insulation up to 1.5 inches thick over the WSP, and a cladding system installed over the foam sheathing in low...
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Guide describing how to create an air barrier between the garage and the conditioned space above it to prohibit pollutants from entering a home's interior.
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawl space.
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Guide describing air barrier installation, insulation installation, and air-sealing for double walls (half or full walls included in a home design as an architectural feature that provides a more dimensional appearance).
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
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Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing how to install continuous air barriers in exterior walls.
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
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Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.
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Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
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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.
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Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.
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This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind showers and tubs.
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
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This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind fireplaces.
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Guide describing the air-sealing of rim joists on walls connecting homes and attached garages.
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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
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IBACOS
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Case study describing a stand-off furring strategy that minimizes the physical connections to each existing wall stud, uses spray foam to encapsulate existing siding materials (including lead paint), and creates a vented rain screen assembly to promote drying.
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Wisconsin Focus on Energy
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High-density sidewall cavity insulation can be a major comfort and savings boost. It saves energy by slowing both conductive and convective losses, but only if the right things are done and done right. This always requires site-specific thinking.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the elimination of excessive humidity in the attic of a multi-floor, single-family home that was causing condensation and water damage along the roof and eaves.
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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.
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Ply Gem Siding Group
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
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Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.
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Guide describing how to air-seal around recessed light fixtures below unconditioned space.
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
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PNNL
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Case study describing Building America's Optimized Solutions for energy efficient home construction in a mixed-dry climate.
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PNNL
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Case study describing Building America's Optimized Solutions for energy efficient home construction in a hot-humid climate.
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PNNL
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Case study describing techniques used to prevent thermal bypass in new homes.
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
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Information guide describing things to consider in the attic, ceiling, or roof before attempting retrofits of items including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.
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Guide describing how to air-seal around plumbing and piping penetrations through walls, ceilings, and floors.
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Guide describing a complete window replacement in existing homes.
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Technical Services Information Bureau,
Walls & Ceilings
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Manual describing design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster, IEFs, and drywall, with information on continuous insulation, air barriers, rain screens, and ratings for fire and sound.
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Guide describing how to modify an existing window sash for high-efficient windows.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Research study describing field testing performed in 32 two-story Florida homes to characterize wind washing failures of the house air and thermal boundary.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report highlighting the evaluation methods used and extent of wind washing found in a study analyzing wind washing in thirty-two two-story homes.
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Guide describing the types of whole-house fans, installation details to reduce energy loss, and how to operate them for comfort and energy savings based on climate zone.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing a deep energy retrofit, turning an old school into 12 high-end apartments in Greenfield, MA.
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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.
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Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL
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Part I of the Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x6 wood frame studs, wood structural panel (WSP) sheathing as exterior sheathing, gypsum board as interior sheathing, and a cladding system installed over WSP sheathing in low-rise residential buildings up to three stories in height. Walls with...
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Guide describing how to insert a replacement window in an existing home.
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PNNL,
DOE
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 45 without PV and 32 with PV and is the first home in the world to use a tri-generation system to supply electricity, heating, and cooling on site.
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Guide describing how to air-seal electrical wiring throughout a home.
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Guide describing how to replace a window sash in an existing home.
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Information guide describing how to calculate attic passive ventilation with example calculations.
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PNNL
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Case study describing 50% energy saving projects for new multifamily homes in cold climates.
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Guide providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.
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Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.
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Guide describing how to air-seal common walls between dwelling units in multifamily housing.
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Information guide providing background information about moisture flow in residential buildings.
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Information guide providing background information about air flow in residential buildings.
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Guide describing how to install low-e interior storm windows.
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Guide describing how to select and install whole-house ventilation systems for existing homes.
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Guide describing how to install low-e exterior storm windows.
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Guide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.