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Guide describing how to insulate the walls of an existing home with spray foam insulation.
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Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.
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Guide describing blown insulation into exterior wall cavities of existing homes with minimal disruption to occupants.
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Vinyl Siding Institute,
Newport Ventures
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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.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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.
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Ply Gem Siding Group
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
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Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
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PNNL,
DOE
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 45 without PV and 32 with PV and is the first home in the world to use a tri-generation system to supply electricity, heating, and cooling on site.
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Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
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This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind showers and tubs.
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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.