Reference
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Literature review from NFPA on the use of insulation to protect the piping in home fire sprinkler systems from freezing conditions.
Guide
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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.
Information Guide
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Information guide listing Building America Solution Center guides that describe ways to air-seal and insulate a new or existing home's walls to resist heat gain.
Information Guide
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Information guide providing links to guides describing specific ways to air-seal, insulate, and ventilate attics and roofs to minimize heat gain in new and existing homes.
Video
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Video describing how to air seal attic rafters with spray foam.
Reference
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A guideline containing fire sprinkler insulation requirements from the Prescott, Arizona Fire Department.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
Case Study
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Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in the marine climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the marine climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Case Study
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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.
Case Study
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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.
Case Study
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Case study describing a builder in Georgia that designs energy-efficient homes for a green community, yielding homes with HERS scores as lowas 59 and electric bills as low as $50 a month.
Video
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Video describing how to air-seal around window and door rough openings.
Video
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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center explaining how to correctly 'fur' and outside wall for maximum insulation protection.
Video
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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center describing building a raised floor in cold climates for air-sealing and insulation purposes.
Video
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Video describing roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies, from Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
Reference
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Document providing background and approach for the prep work necessary prior to adding attic insulation - focusing on combustion safety, ventilation for indoor air quality, and attic ventilation for durability.
Reference
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Guideline describing information and specifications relevant to air-seal existing attics.
Reference
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Report about a project that examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago, Illinois, brick bungalow.