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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
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Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
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Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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.
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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to ceilings in existing homes.
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Guide describing how to install an exhaust fan in an attached garage to pull fumes out of the garage and to depressurize the garage with reference to the home.
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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.
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
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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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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
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Guide describing the types of whole-house fans, installation details to reduce energy loss, and how to operate them for comfort and energy savings based on climate zone.
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
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Guide describing how to air seal and insulate flex ducts.
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Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.
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Guide describing design and installation of compact duct systems for central heating and cooling systems.
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Guide describing how to conduct duct leakage tests on all components of the HVAC system (including the air handler, ductwork, register boxes/boots, and all air devices such as diffusers, registers, or grilles).
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Guide describing how to air seal and insulate metal ducts.
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Guide describing how to conduct duct leakage tests per RESNET protocols.
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Guide describing an approach to re-roofing an existing flat roof to improve thermal, water, and air control performance.
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Guide describing air-sealing of the seams and holes in HVAC air handler and furnace cabinets.
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Guide describing how to air seal and insulate fiber board ducts.
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in 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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Guide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.