Guide
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing air-sealing of the seams and holes in HVAC air handler and furnace cabinets.
Guide
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Guide describing how to upgrade or expand an existing HVAC system.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.
Case Study
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Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
Reference
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Report evaluating opportunities to improve and streamline delivery of residential retrofit measures.
Guide
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Guide describing how to conduct testing for adequate combustion air in the space where a combustion appliance is located if the appliance is located within the conditioned space of the home.
Case Study
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Case study describing methods to seal crawl spaces in cold climate homes with integrated whole-house ventilation systems.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
Reference
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Research study comparing TRNSYS Type 604 pipe model against laboratory pipe heat loss test data and detailed field monitoring data.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly vent a clothes dryer to direct exhaust air out of the home.
Guide
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Guide describing the air-sealing of rim joists on walls connecting homes and attached garages.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing hazardous materials that may encountered in the home when retrofitting a home, including asbestos, mold, and radon.
Information Guide
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing options to consider when retrofitting or upgrading a home's HVAC system.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a cantilevered floor.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider when considering home retrofits in the basement or crawlspace including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of heat flow in residential buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing refrigerant-based compression-cooling air conditioning systems for space cooling.
Guide
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Guide describing combustion furnaces with selection and installation guidance.
Guide
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Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.
Guide
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Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.
Information Guide
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Guide describing how to evaluate ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
Guide
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Guide describing how ice dams form and how roofs can be constructed to prevent them.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting air sealing, insulating, and equipment retrofits in a home that has combustion appliances located within the home.
Guide
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Guide describing condensing clothes dryers, which have a secondary heat exchanger and do not require exterior venting.