Presentation
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Video that explains how to calculate the cross sectional area and net area of a building's walls, which are concepts that are necessary for analyzing the heat transfer.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.
Presentation
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Webinar describing high-performance enclosure strategies for unvented roof systems and wall assemblies.
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 sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install moisture-resistant materials on walls behind showers and tubs to help manage moisture.
Reference
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Report on adding insulation to load-bearing mass masonry buildings.
Case Study
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Case study describing a home builder that has refined its home designs to achieve HERS scores of 49 to 56 on 40 to 70 homes per year.
Reference
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Article discussing flow-through assemblies of walls.
Reference
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Information sheet about how to reduce thermal bridging in walls.
Presentation
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Presentation describing the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code air barrier requirements, envelope concepts including air flow and thermal properties, and common missed insulation and air-sealing opportunities.