Guide
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Guide describing the retrofit of kitchen exhaust systems, including duct sizing and routing considerations.
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 detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow. Results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
Reference
Description
Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow; results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
Case Study
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Case study describing how a properly designed duct system is essential for keeping a home comfortable, managing indoor air quality, and maximizing the performance of heating and cooling equipment.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new construction project in North Carolina.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the marine climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing the retrofit of a leaky air handler.
Guide
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Guide describing a method for taking accurate measurements of airflow in mechanical ventilation ducts.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.
Case Study
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Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.
Case Study
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Case study describing methods to seal crawl spaces in cold climate homes with integrated whole-house ventilation systems.
Reference
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Case study about Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the first home builder in the United States to offer true net zero energy construction to the average home buyer on every home it builds.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
Guide
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Guide describing how to select and install whole-house ventilation systems for existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing tools and methods required for accurately measuring airflow with mechanical ventilation.
Guide
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Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity during cold winter weather.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the use of attic ventilation fans to mechanically pull outside air through the attic in an attempt to cool the attic, control moisture, and prevent ice dams.
Information Guide
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Guide describing how to evaluate ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
Guide
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This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.
Guide
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Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install an exhaust fan in an attached garage to pull fumes out of the garage and to depressurize the garage with reference to the home.
Guide
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Guide presenting central and individual dwelling unit ventilation and exhaust strategies for multifamily construction.