Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
Guide
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Guide describing the air-sealing of rim joists on walls connecting homes and attached garages.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
Case Study
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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.
Case Study
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Case study describing an energy efficient renovation in the cold climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry climate.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
Case Study
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Case study describing a 20-unit community of energy-efficient duplexes in Massachusetts incorporating solar water heating and photovoltaics.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install moisture-resistant materials on walls behind showers and tubs to help manage moisture.
Reference
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Report on adding insulation to load-bearing mass masonry buildings.
Reference
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Information sheet about how to reduce thermal bridging in walls.
Guide
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Guide describing how to retrofit an existing basement floor or slab to reduce moisture issues.
Case Study
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Case study describing techniques used to prevent thermal bypass in new homes.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of heat flow in residential buildings.
Reference
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Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
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.
Reference
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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.
Reference
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
Reference
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Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.
Guide
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Guide describing how ice dams form and how roofs can be constructed to prevent them.
Case Study
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Case study describing whole house building techniques in the hot-dry climate.
Guide
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Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.