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Condensation in storm windows can be prevented by air sealing around the storm window and allowing some ventilation to the outside from the original window

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A dormer with an openable window (not shown) can provide access to the roof if flood waters rise too high and too quickly; the dormer should be properly insulated, flashed, and air sealed

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Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (3)

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Video describing how to fully seal a continuous weather resistance barrier.

Window and Door Rough Openings

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Video describing how to air-seal around window and door rough openings.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, Oregon

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Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in the marine climate.

DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: BPC Green Builders, New Fairfield, Connecticut

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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in west Connecticut that scored HERS 39 without solar PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: Weiss Building & Development, Custom Home, Downers Grove, Illinois

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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in Downers Grove IL that scored HERS 35 without PV.

Integrated Truss House - How to install inset windows

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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center showing how to install inset windows correctly to keep cold air and moisture at bay.

A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.

Low-E Exterior Storm Windows

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Guide describing how to install low-emissivity exterior storm windows.