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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon House, Huntington Station, NY

Case Study

Case study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.

This technique for installing electrical wiring avoids the need to cut into the SIP panel

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Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding

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ETW: Wall - ICF Wall Construction

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Information sheet that summarizes Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction including advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.

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

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy Retrofits

Case Study

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.

SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls

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A surface spline reduces thermal bridging much more than a structural spline at SIP panel seams

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A structural spline made of a solid 2x is used where needed to meet structural load requirements at SIP panel seams

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Garage Rim/Band Joist Adjoining Conditioned Space

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Guide describing the air-sealing of rim joists on walls connecting homes and attached garages.

Make sure the beads of caulk are continuous the full length at each SIP panel seam, such as at the wall-roof seam, to maintain air barrier continuity

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Cut Batts to Fit Irregular Cavities

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Job Process sheet for the manufactured housing industry showing how to cut insulation batts to fit wall cavities in a factory production environment.

Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.

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Sidewall Blowing Tips and Tricks

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High-density sidewall cavity insulation can be a major comfort and savings boost. It saves energy by slowing both conductive and convective losses, but only if the right things are done and done right. This always requires site-specific thinking.

Split and Notch Batts to Fit around Wires and Electrical Boxes

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Job Process sheet for the manufactured housing industry showing how to split and notch insulation batts to fit around electrical boxes and wiring in a factory production environment.

Home Performance Assessment

Information Guide

Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.

Air Sealing Duct and Flue Shafts

Guide

Guide describing how to air-seal duct and flue shafts.

Attic Radiant Barriers

Guide

Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.

Corner installed plywood or OSB as shear bracing

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2-stud corner with 1x4 backer

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Complete and Fully Aligned Air Barrier

Case Study

Case study describing the elimination of excessive humidity in the attic of a multi-floor, single-family home that was causing condensation and water damage along the roof and eaves.