Case Study
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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
Case Study
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Case study describing the family-run Treasure Homes that achieved a HERS rating of 46 without PV on its prototype “Gem” home, located on the blustery shores of Lake Michigan in northern Indiana.
Case Study
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Case study describing a package of energy- efficiency measures for new manufactured homes in the Pacific Northwest, including triple-pane highly efficient windows.
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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to provide a continuous water control layer across the roof assembly by sealing all penetrations for pipes, vents, etc. in existing roofs.
Case Study
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Case study describing a deep energy retrofit, turning an old school into 12 high-end apartments in Greenfield, MA.
Case Study
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Case study describing the first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Georgia that achieved a HERS score of 40 without PV and -10 with PV.
Reference
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
Guide
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Guide describing installation of a fully sealed continuous weather resistant barrier to provide a drainage plane to keep rainwater out of above-grade walls.
Guide
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Guide describing the installation of roof vents that are resistant to damage from high winds and entry of wind-borne rain, wildfire embers, or pests.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 69 without PV and -1 with PV.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
Case Study
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Case study describing the Green Home 3 project, which achieved a 44% whole-house energy savings over the Building America New Construction B10 Benchmark, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification, and National Green Building Standard Gold-level certification.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 45 without PV and 32 with PV and is the first home in the world to use a tri-generation system to supply electricity, heating, and cooling on site.
Guide
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Guide describing how to apply self-adhered asphaltic membranes at eaves in cold climates to help guard against ice dams.
Guide
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install step and kick-out flashing where walls meet roofs.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing steps that builders can take to reduce the likelihood of standing water and localized flooding around the foundation of a home during rainy conditions.
Guide
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Guide describing requirements for sealing roof sheathing to increase resistance to high winds and rain.
Guide
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Guide describing how to construct homes and decks to manage heavy snow loads in winter weather.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a capillary break to help manage moisture in foundations.
Guide
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Guide describing how to create a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using polyethylene sheeting to manage moisture in crawlspaces.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.
Guide
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Guide describing how to help drain water away from the perimeter footing.
Guide
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Guide describing how to properly apply mulch to landscaping for water retention and erosion control.
Guide
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Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to properly grade a site so water will flow away from the foundation.