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Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
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.
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Website describing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR New Homes and Apartments program with links to builder and homeowner resources.
Case Study
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Case study describing the moisture content in homes with double wall framing.
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Report evaluating opportunities to improve and streamline delivery of residential retrofit measures.
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The purpose for this document is to provide basic guidance on the use of proven installation techniques that can be used by installers to help ensure correct “dense pack” application of JM Spider® in drill & fill applications.
Case Study
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Case study describing the source of ice dams and how to prevent them from occurring in varying climate conditions with different types of attics.
Case Study
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Case study describing the benefits of and steps involved in air sealing a porch wall.
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Report about a deep energy retrofit Cool Energy House.
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Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.
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Report describing testing and analysis on deep energy retrofits of existing single-family homes in the U.S.
Guide
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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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Report presenting the results of a study evaluating retrofit solutions for addressing the effects of wind washing on homes.
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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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Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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Document serving as a starting point that features initial tools and resources for teams to start collaborating to continually improve the energy efficiency and durability of new houses.
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Document providing a roadmap to aid Habitat for Humanity affiliates in building high performing houses by using materials and techniques that are affordable, do not add any maintenance burden, and are volunteer friendly.
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Report studying the specification, implementation, and energy savings from an EER in a group home, with an energy savings goal of 30%.
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Report on hybrid ventilation methods for insulated and sealed crawl spaces.
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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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Report summarizing post-retrofit results for 13 existing homes in a deep energy retrofit pilot program.
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Guideline describing information and specifications relevant to air-seal existing attics.
Case Study
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Case study describing methods to seal crawl spaces in cold climate homes with integrated whole-house ventilation systems.
