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Guide describing how to insulate the sill beam or sill plate on the exterior side in a way that allows drying to the exterior, as part of an exterior wall upgrade.
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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 how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.
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Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
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HIRL,
DOE
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Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.
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BSC
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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing a multifamily retrofit project in a cold climate.
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BSC
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
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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 blown insulation into exterior wall cavities of existing homes with minimal disruption to occupants.
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
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BSC
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Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report describing steps homeowners can take to improve the indoor air quality in their home, including ventilating, preventing pests, and reducing pollutants in the home.
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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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Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
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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 air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
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Guide describing how to air-seal around plumbing and piping penetrations through walls, ceilings, and floors.
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Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
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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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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 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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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 methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.