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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.
Description
Guide describing how to insert a replacement window in an existing home.
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Guide describing how to replace a window sash in an existing home.
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Guide describing how to modify an existing window sash for high-efficient windows.
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Guide describing how to install low-e interior storm windows.
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Guide describing a complete window replacement in existing homes.
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Guide describing how to install low-e exterior storm windows.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Web page providing an overview of window coverings such as blinds, shades, shutters, films, and storm windows.
Description
Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Tax credit for ENERGY STAR certified windows, doors and skylights.
Organization(s)
City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation,
University of San Antonio College of Architecture,
Alamo Hardwoods,
ARTchitectural Interiors,
American Institute of Architects Center for Architecture,
San Antonio Conservation Society
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Description
Presentation describing old window rehabilitation including comparison of rehabilitated and replaced windows, maintenance of historic windows, and other rehabilitation measures for old buildings.
Description
Guide providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.
Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
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Description
Information sheet about window retrofit strategies for hot-dry climates.
Organization(s)
National Research Council Canada,
NRCC
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Description
Document about condensation between the panes, on the inside surface of the outer glass of double pane windows.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Description
Webpage providing an ENERGY STAR climate zone map and criteria for ENERGY STAR storm windows per climate zone.
Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Description
An article about double-hung windows.
Description
Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Document providing guidance on water management concepts and applications for residential buildings.
Description
Information guide describing things to consider before retrofitting walls, windows, and doors, including wiring, moisture protection, and lead paints.
Description
Information guide describing the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home, Version 1, requirements for high-performance windows.
Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Publication Date
Description
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.
Organization(s)
BSC,
NREL
Publication Date
Description
Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Document providing information and guidance about rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing wood window assemblies in residential construction.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Publication Date
Description
Report providing information about laboratory testing of four residential window air conditioners.
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Description
ENERGY STAR specifications for residential window, door and skylights, Version 6, effective January 1, 2015.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Technical report assessing the market for Low-e storm windows based on market data, case studies, and recent experience with weatherization deployment programs.
Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Publication Date
Description
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.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Case study providing homeowners guidance on installing window air conditioners.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Brochure describing use of low-e storm windows as effective ways weatherization programs can increase the efficiency of windows without significant costs.
Organization(s)
BSC,
PNNL
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Description
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.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Birch Point Consulting,
BPC
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Description
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.
Organization(s)
PNNL,
NREL
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Description
Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation about best practices for high-efficiency window air conditioning units.
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
A website by the U.S. DOE highlighting the potential energy savings from upgrading energy inefficient windows with low-emissivity.
Organization(s)
ASTM
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Description
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.
Organization(s)
ASTM
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Description
Standard covering the installation of fenestration products in new and existing construction, which was published in the year 2019, and is available for preview and purchase at the referenced link.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Report recording the results of a field study conducted in a single historic home in Seattle, Washington, to document the performance of Indow Windows' interior storm window inserts.
Organization(s)
HIRL
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Description
This TechNote provides an overview of building code requirements and best practices for flashing at window and door frames.
Organization(s)
Energy Efficiency for All,
EEFA,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report describing strategies to improve the aging steam heating systems in New York City to improve energy efficiency, reduce oil and gas usage, and cut maintenance costs.
Description
Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.
Organization(s)
AAMA,
CSA,
CSA Group,
WDMA,
FGIA
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Description
2017 version of a standard covering requirements for single- and dual-pane windows, glazed side-hinged door systems, sliding doors, tubular daylighting devices, and unit skylights developed jointly by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), the Canadian Standards Association...
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
Information sheet outlining the criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified, windows, doors, and skylights.
Description
Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.
Description
Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
Organization(s)
HIRL,
PHI,
PNNL
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Description
Case study describing a DOE Building America Top Innovation about advanced framing techniques for high-performance home construction.
Description
Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
Description
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.
Organization(s)
ARBI,
CARB,
SWA,
FSEC,
BA-PIRC,
BSC,
IBACOS,
PHI,
HIRL,
PNNL
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Description
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...
Description
Guide describing how to insulate the walls of an existing home with spray foam insulation.
Organization(s)
Vinyl Siding Institute,
Newport Ventures
Description
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.
Description
Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.
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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
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NFRC
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Description
Standard providing a procedure for determining fenestration attachment product U-factors.
Organization(s)
PNNL
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Description
Case study describing the origin and operations of a large HVAC company specializing in whole-house energy efficiency that upgrades 400 homes per year.
Organization(s)
NFRC
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Description
Standard for determining fenestration attachment product SHGC and visible transmittance.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.
Organization(s)
Ply Gem Siding Group
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Description
Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
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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Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy efficient retrofits.
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing 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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Guide describing how to analyze boiler and building performance and install thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) to reduce temperatures in over heated spaces.
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Information guide outlining Indoor airPLUS documentation requirements for home buyers.
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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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Guide describing design and installation of compact duct systems for central heating and cooling systems.
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Guide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.
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Guide describing steps to keep birds, rodents, and other pests out of vent openings and other locations in new and existing homes.
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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 blown insulation into exterior wall cavities of existing homes with minimal disruption to occupants.
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
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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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Guide describing how to install an exhaust fan in an attached garage to pull fumes out of the garage and to depressurize the garage with reference to the home.
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Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
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This guide describes procedures for assessing feasibility of solar resources, and designating location of propolsed PV arrays and solar thermal panels.
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Information guide providing background information about heat flow in residential buildings.
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Guide describing refrigerant-based compression-cooling air conditioning systems for space cooling.
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting retrofits that may include hazardous materials.
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Information guide providing background information about moisture flow in residential buildings.
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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 evaporative cooling technologies which can be used to cool homes in dry climates.
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Information guide providing background information about air 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 properly ventilate un-vented combustion appliances such as sealed fireplaces.
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Guide describing how to conduct combustion appliance zone testing.
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Information guide describing considerations for before retrofitting HVAC systems, retrofit scope considerations, and HVAC system replacement options.
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Information guide describing best practices for ensuring the safety of those returning to a home after a disaster.
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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 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 properly test the air barrier between the garage and house, and how to ensure the air barrier is tight enough to prevent garage air from entering the home.
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Guide describing lighting choices and installation procedures in new and existing homes.
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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 options for adding dehumidification equipment to a home to maintain indoor relative humidity below 60%.
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Guide describing condensing clothes dryers, which have a secondary heat exchanger and do not require exterior venting.