BASC Search | Building America Solution Center

Building America Top Innovations 2013: Window Replacement, Rehabilitation, & Repair Guide

Case Study

Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation on upgrading or replacing windows in existing homes, based on research by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation.

Building America Efficient Solutions for New Homes: Case Study: Concord Cape Prototype

Case Study

Case study describing a Concord Cape Cod style home designed in August 2008 by architects and engineers at Building Science Corporation, who developed the drawing set and specifications for the high performance custom home in Concord, Massachusetts.

Building America Case Study Technology Solutions for Existing Homes: Concord Four Square Retrofit

Case Study

Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.

Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England

Reference

Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.

Building America Top Innovations 2013: Zero Energy-Ready Single-Family Homes

Case Study

Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation about construction of net-zero energy ready homes, by several builders working with various DOE Building America research partners including Steven Winter Associates, Building Science Corporation, Home Innovation Research Labs, IBACOS...

Building America Case Study Technology Solutions for Existing Homes: Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit Prototype

Case Study

Case study describing project conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell (HfHGL) and Building Science Corporation (BSC).

Building America Efficient Solutions for New Homes: Case Study: Habitat for Humanity Cold Climate High R-Value Prototype

Case Study

Case study describing an effort to create a comfortable, healthy, durable and energy efficient single family home.

Window Performance Grades and Installation Details for Multifamily Buildings

Guide

Guide providing describing the window classifications per the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance.

Install trim and cap flashing

Image

Water Management Details Housewraps/Flashings/Windows

Reference

Document providing guidance on water management concepts and applications for residential buildings.

New Whole-House Case Study: Transformations, Inc. Net Zero Energy Communities, Devens, Easthampton, Townsend, Massachusetts

Case Study

Case study describing a new construction net zero energy home.

BSC Information - Air Sealing Windows for All Climates, Sheet 406

Reference

Brochure about air sealing windows.

Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure

Image

Concrete slab pan flashing for doors

Image

Sheet metal pan flashing for doors

Image

Right – This crawlspace window was completely sealed off on the inside and outside with air barrier and water-proof materials and the window well was filled in to an above-grade height to prevent bulk water from entering the crawlspace

Image

Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall

Image

Formable pan flashing and back dam for window

Image

Insulated header made of one piece of plywood aligned with exterior wall, with room for insulation to inside

Image

After installing the house wrap over the SIPS, window flashing is installed

Image

Installing Windows with Foam Sheathing on a Wood-Frame Wall

Reference

Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.

Measure Guideline: Wood Window Repair, Rehabilitation, and Replacement

Reference

Document providing information and guidance about rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing wood window assemblies in residential construction.

DOE Window Retrofit: Phoenix AZ

Case Study

Case study describing a window retrofit of a 1940s home in Phoenix AZ that included adding solar screens to previously upgraded windows.

Leveraging Limited Scope for Maximum Benefit in Occupied Renovation of Uninsulated Cold Climate Multifamily Housing

Reference

Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.

DOE Window Retrofit: Kalamazoo MI

Case Study

Case study describing a window retrofit of a 1940s kit home in Kalamazoo MI that included adding interior low-e storm windows to previously upgraded double-pane windows.