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Interior storm window on double-hung original window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Interior storm window on double-hung original window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Window Rehabilitation

Guide describing how to rehab a window in an existing home.

Insert Replacement Window

Guide describing how to insert a replacement window in an existing home.

Window Sash Replacement

Guide describing how to replace a window sash in an existing home.

Window Sash Retrofit

Guide describing how to modify an existing window sash for high-efficient windows.

Assemblysill details for a site built, refurbished window that includes a permanent interior storm window.

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Interior Storm Windows and Panels

Guide describing how to install low-e interior storm windows.

Complete Window and Frame Replacement

Guide describing a complete window replacement in existing homes.

Low-E Exterior Storm Windows

Guide describing how to install low-e exterior storm windows.

Building Enclosure: Window Installation

Exterior window replacement detail

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Historic Window Restoration Workshop

Author(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

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

Publication Date

May, 2009

Presentation describing old window rehabilitation including comparison of rehabilitated and replaced windows, maintenance of historic windows, and other rehabilitation measures for old buildings.

High-Performance (ENERGY STAR) Windows

Guide providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.

Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window head at wood frame wall

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Interior removable storm window sample

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Installed interior removable storm window

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Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

Frame preparation for inserting a replacement window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Replacement window rough opening preparation

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Example sill detail of "innie" window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Example sill detail of "outie" window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Frame preparation for replacement window sashes

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Window sash replacement jamb liners

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Energy Efficient Windows for Interior Alaska

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April, 2012

Author(s)

Cruikshank

Organization(s)

Cold Climate Housing Research Center,

CCHRC

Video describing what features make a window energy efficient.

Window meets 2009 IECC requirements

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Example sill detail of insert replacement window

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Air Sealing Window and Door Rough Openings

Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.

Advanced Framing: Minimal Framing at Doors and Windows

Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.

ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows

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Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00

Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant

Right – Window meets ENERGY STAR requirements

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Window does not meet 2009 IECC requirements

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Choose high-performance ENERGY STAR-rated windows.

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Sat, 10/01/2011 - 12:00

Wrong – Window does not meet ENERGY STAR requirements

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Wrong – The rough opening around window is not air sealed.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

ENERGY STAR-qualified windows display the ENERGY STAR label

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Wed, 01/01/2014 - 12:00

Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 1

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 2

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Example sill detail for window replacement without siding replacement

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement

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Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00

Low-e Storm Windows: Market Assessment and Pathways to Market Transformation

Author(s)

Cort Katherine A

Organization(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

June, 2013

Technical report assessing the market for Low-e storm windows based on market data, case studies, and recent experience with weatherization deployment programs.

ENERGY STAR V 6.0 climate-specific criteria for windows and skylights

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Thu, 10/27/2022 - 12:00

Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Wrong – Window has additional non-structural king stud

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening

After installing the house wrap over the SIPS, window flashing is installed

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Wed, 11/14/2012 - 12:00

Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.

Right – The rough opening around window has been filled with backer-rod to air seal.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right – The rough opening around the window has been filled with low-expansion foam to air seal.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall

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Mon, 10/01/2007 - 12:00

Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam

Right – The double-pane windows have low-emissivity coatings on three surfaces to reduce heat transfer through the glass allowing in views but preventing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.

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Thu, 09/30/2021 - 12:00

Conceptual stack framing drawing

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DOE ZERH 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes Winter Park, Florida [2-page summary version]

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

PNNL,

DOE

Publication Date

January, 2013

Case study describing the first certified DOE Zero Energy Ready Home—the “Wilson Residence” in Winter Park, Florida.

Advanced framing showing open headers

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Thu, 02/16/2012 - 12:00

Table of Maximum Fenestration U-Factor Requirements for New Homes as Listed in the 2009-2021 IECC and IRC

The maximum U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) requirements for fenestration (windows) and skylights in new homes, as listed in the 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, and 2021 International Energy Code (IECC) and the 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, and 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), can be...

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam

Overview of Convection in Buildings

Publication Date

September, 2020

Author(s)

Dillon

Organization(s)

PNNL

This video provides an overview of convection in buildings, with an introduction to Newton's Law of cooling.

Introduction to Heat Transfer

Publication Date

September, 2020

Author(s)

Dillon

Organization(s)

PNNL

This video provides an overview of heat transfer and discusses how heat transfer occurs in residential buildings.

DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes, Winter Park, Florida

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

PNNL,

DOE

Publication Date

January, 2013

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Winter Park FL that scored HERS 57 without PV or HERS -7 with PV.

Right – Appropriate door framing installed

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right – Verify SIP headers are installed

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Advanced Framing: Insulated Headers

Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.

Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Cold Climate: Chicago

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

DOE

Publication Date

December, 2008

Case study describing building in cold and very cold climates.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, Massachusetts

Author(s)

Steven Winter Associates

Organization(s)

CARB,

SWA

Publication Date

December, 2014

Case study describing a deep energy retrofit, turning an old school into 12 high-end apartments in Greenfield, MA.

DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: One Sky Homes, Cottle Zero Net Energy Home, San Jose, CA

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

PNNL,

DOE

Publication Date

September, 2014

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 69 without PV and -1 with PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: M Street Homes, Smartlux on Greenpark Houston, TX

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

PNNL,

DOE

Publication Date

September, 2014

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.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

Author(s)

Home Innovation Research Labs

Organization(s)

HIRL

Publication Date

December, 2014

Case study describing the Green Home 3 project, which achieved a 44% whole-house energy savings over the Building America New Construction B10 Benchmark, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification, and National Green Building Standard Gold-level certification.