Reference
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Research study describing a number of promising foundation and basement insulation strategies that can meet the requirement for better thermal control in colder climates while enhancing moisture control, health, and comfort.
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.
Guide
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Guide describing materials and methods for incorporating thermal mass into the construction of a home for temperature regulation, energy savings, and resistance to extreme heat and cold.
Case Study
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Case study describing an energy efficient renovation in the cold climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-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.
Case Study
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Case study describing a 20-unit community of energy-efficient duplexes in Massachusetts incorporating solar water heating and photovoltaics.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
Reference
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Fact sheet describing the Extended Plate Wall (EPW) a system that incorporates a 2-inch layer of foam plastic insulative sheathing within the framing for top and bottom plates, streamlining air sealing, window and door installation, weather resistive barrier application, and cladding attachment for...
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.