Presentation
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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.
Reference
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
Case Study
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Case study describing a builder in Georgia that designs energy-efficient homes for a green community, yielding homes with HERS scores as lowas 59 and electric bills as low as $50 a month.
Video
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Video showing a mock wall assembly used in Hammer and Hand’s passive houses.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing techniques used to prevent thermal bypass in new homes.
Video
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Video describing the EPS foam used to insulate the exterior of a passive house.
Reference
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
Guide
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.