Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawl space.
Reference
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
Presentation
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Webinar explaining advances in energy efficient design for manufactured homes.
Reference
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Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.
Reference
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Article about different types of weather resistant barrier.
Video
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Video discussing the exterior assembly details of a passive house.
Reference
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Website article interviewing the inventor of the Larsen truss, a history of its use, and a discussion of its advantages and disadvantages.
Guide
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Guide describing how to create an air barrier between the garage and the conditioned space above it to prohibit pollutants from entering a home's interior.
Case Study
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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.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 38 without PV and 4 with PV.
Reference
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Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
Case Study
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Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a cantilevered floor.
Case Study
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Case study describing project conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell (HfHGL) and Building Science Corporation (BSC).
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 air-seal duct and flue shafts.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
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.
Guide
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Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.