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Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.
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National Research Council Canada,
NRCC
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Document about condensation between the panes, on the inside surface of the outer glass of double pane windows.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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An article about double-hung windows.
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BSC
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Document providing guidance on water management concepts and applications for residential buildings.
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BSC,
NREL
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Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
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HIRL
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This TechNote provides an overview of building code requirements and best practices for flashing at window and door frames.
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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 doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing a multifamily retrofit project in a cold climate.
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Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.
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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report summarizing current research, summarizes issues that have been experienced with current best practices, and recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved for water managing sheathings.
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BSC
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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
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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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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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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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Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.
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Information guide providing background information about moisture flow in residential buildings.
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Guide describing how to apply flashing to the bottom of exterior walls to create a continuous drainage plane.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
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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 vapor retarder permeability, insulation interaction, and example construction in a hot-humid climate.
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Guide describing how to install a corrosion-resistant drain pan in condensate-producing HVAC equipment.