Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate and air seal the floor joists over a garage when there is loving space above the garage.
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 a builder's technology package that achieves energy savings of 50% over standard practice compared to the 2006 IECC.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new construction building project of 20 homes that earned HERS scores that represent greater than 50% energy savings in heating and cooling over the 2004 IECC.
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 describing how walls in cold climates must address three key issues: air leakage, moisture movement, and conductive heat losses.
Video
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Video showing a mock wall assembly used in Hammer and Hand’s passive houses.
Guide
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Guide describing air barrier installation, insulation installation, and air-sealing for double walls (half or full walls included in a home design as an architectural feature that provides a more dimensional appearance).
Reference
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Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.
Case Study
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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.
Case Study
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Case study describing one builder's conversion to high-performance building in the hot-humid regions of the Atlantic seaboard.
Guide
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Guide describing how to create a fully aligned air barrier behind a staircase.
Video
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Video describing traditional 2x4 16 inch on center framing versus advanced framing with 2x6 stud walls at 24 inch on center, insulated corners and headers, wall stud-ceiling joist alignment, etc. providing a strong wall with more room for insulation.
Case Study
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Case study describing new home construction in the marine climate that achieved 50% savings over the 2004 IECC.
Guide
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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.