Reference
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 41 without PV and 8 with PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing Building America's Optimized Solutions for energy efficient home construction in cold and very cold climates.
Case Study
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Case study describing Building America's Optimized Solutions for energy efficient home construction in a mixed-dry climate.
Guide
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Guide describing how to frame a wall with minimal wall studs to prevent heat losses and gains through walls.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal around recessed light fixtures below unconditioned space.
Case Study
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Case study describing Building America's Optimized Solutions for energy efficient home construction in a hot-humid climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing Building America's Optimized Solutions for energy efficient home construction in hot-dry and mixed-dry climates.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
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 minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.
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 things to consider in the attic, ceiling, or roof before attempting retrofits of items including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
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 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.
Case Study
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Case study describing the first certified DOE Zero Energy Ready Home—the “Wilson Residence” in Winter Park, Florida.
Video
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Video describing what thermal mass is and answering some frequently asked questions about how to utilize it in Alaska.
Video
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Video showing the inspection of the thermal envelope of a house using an infrared camera. Infrared inspection uses differences in temperature to locate potential water leaks or voids in insulation.