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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 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 bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
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PNNL
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Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.
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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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SEI
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Presentation describing the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code air barrier requirements, envelope concepts including air flow and thermal properties, and common missed insulation and air-sealing opportunities.
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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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SEI
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Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a new construction building project of 20 homes that earned HERS scores that represent greater than 50% energy savings in heating and cooling over the 2004 IECC.
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
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PNNL
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Case study about Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the first home builder in the United States to offer true net zero energy construction to the average home buyer on every home it builds.
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
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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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Guide describing the principal of compartmentalization in multifamily buildings - the separation of dwelling units from each other and from common areas in terms of air flow. Locations where air-sealing is critical to maintain separation of air spaces and air-sealing methods especially for party walls are also described.