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Research study evaluating energy savings and cost effectiveness of installing low-emissivity (low-e) storm windows over existing windows in residential homes in all climate zones.
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Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.
Case Study
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Case study describing a multifamily retrofit project in a cold climate.
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Webpage providing an ENERGY STAR climate zone map and criteria for ENERGY STAR storm windows per climate zone.
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Document describing a process to help builders, homeowners, and designers select energy-efficient windows for new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones.
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Information sheet about window retrofit strategies for hot-dry climates.
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Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
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Document providing information and guidance about rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing wood window assemblies in residential construction.
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Expert meeting report aimed at a greater understanding of the windows research that Building America partners and national laboratories are engaged in to help professionals and consumers choose best practice strategies.
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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.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Building America Top Innovation about advanced framing techniques for high-performance home construction.
Case Study
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Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation on upgrading or replacing windows in existing homes, based on research by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation.
Case Study
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Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation about best practices for high-efficiency window air conditioning units.
Case Study
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Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation about construction of net-zero energy ready homes, by several builders working with various DOE Building America research partners including Steven Winter Associates, Building Science Corporation, Home Innovation Research Labs, IBACOS...
Guide
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Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.
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ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home, Version 1, requirements for high-performance windows.
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Tax credit for ENERGY STAR certified windows, doors and skylights.
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Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.
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Document providing guidance on water management concepts and applications for residential buildings.
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Web page providing an overview of window coverings such as blinds, shades, shutters, films, and storm windows.
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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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Information sheet outlining the criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified, windows, doors, and skylights.
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Standard providing a procedure for determining fenestration attachment product U-factors.
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Standard for determining fenestration attachment product SHGC and visible transmittance.
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ENERGY STAR specifications for residential window, door and skylights, Version 6, effective January 1, 2015.
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A website by the U.S. DOE highlighting the potential energy savings from upgrading energy inefficient windows with low-emissivity.
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Standard covering the installation of fenestration products in new and existing construction which was published in the year 2007, and is available for preview and purchase at the referenced link.