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Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.
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Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.
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Vinyl Siding Institute,
Newport Ventures
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This presentation will help you define insulated siding, understand R-value testing of insulated siding, describe proper installation of insulated siding, comply with energy codes and understand building energy performance program and software recognition.
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Ply Gem Siding Group
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
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BSC
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Case study describing project conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell (HfHGL) and Building Science Corporation (BSC).
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PNNL
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Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
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PNNL,
DOE
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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.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the elimination of excessive humidity in the attic of a multi-floor, single-family home that was causing condensation and water damage along the roof and eaves.
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HIRL
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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.
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Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
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This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.
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Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.