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A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added

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This interior wall is intersected by two ceilings of different heights; it is built as two walls stacked on one another, each having a bottom and top plate which act as barriers to airflow between levels.

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Right – The seams and edges of the house wrap have been taped but house wrap should have been extended up to porch roof and care should be taken to press the tape with a roller to activate tape adhesion.

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Insulating sheathing is installed on exterior of an existing framed wall with water control between existing sheathing and insulating sheathing

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Building America Special Research Project - High-R Roofs Case Study Analysis, BA-1006

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Report comparing a variety of roof insulating strategies to present their advantages and disadvantages according to several comparison criteria.

Moisture Control for Residential Buildings

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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon House, Huntington Station, NY

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Case study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.

Selecting Caulk

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Article describing various types of caulks and sealants, their formulas and best uses.

When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.

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Termite shield with exterior rigid foam above and below

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Right - The attic access panel is insulated and weather stripped and a dam is built to hold back the blown attic floor insulation

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Right - Corners of window are protected with draining house wrap that laps onto the sides of the window trim, paint-on flashing at window trim corners, and self-adhered flashing to reinforce corners.

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Wrong - Flex duct insulation is overly compressed in 3 ways; Zip-tie fastener is over the insualtion not under the insulation at the duct boot collar, duct turning radius is too tight, and support strap is too tight.

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Weatherstripping

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Article describing an overview of weatherstripping requirements.

Foundation wall interior rigid insulation with furring strips

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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above unconditioned space

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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above conditioned space

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Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - ceiling and knee wall cavity insulation

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Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - roof cavity insulation with rigid insulation closure

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Complete Window and Frame Replacement

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Video describing how to properly replace windows and window frames.

Integrated Truss House - How to install inset windows

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Video describing how to install an inset window in an integrated truss house built in cold climates like Alaska.

Do it yourself: How to Remove and Replace Old Exterior Caulking

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Webpage providing a step-by-step guide for replacing the exterior caulking on your home.

Weatherstrip installation on a door.

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Spray foam on a stone or rubble foundation

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Rigid Foam Board Insulation for Band Joists (1)

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Video describing how to properly insulate band joists in crawlspaces.

Right - Permeable rigid mineral wool insulation and appropriate water-management flashing details are integrated with new rigid foam siding to keep water away from the sill beam above the foundation wall

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A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added

This interior wall is intersected by two ceilings of different heights; it is built as two walls stacked on one another, each having a bottom and top plate which act as barriers to airflow between levels.

Right – The seams and edges of the house wrap have been taped but house wrap should have been extended up to porch roof and care should be taken to press the tape with a roller to activate tape adhesion.

Insulating sheathing is installed on exterior of an existing framed wall with water control between existing sheathing and insulating sheathing

Building America Special Research Project - High-R Roofs Case Study Analysis, BA-1006

Moisture Control for Residential Buildings

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon House, Huntington Station, NY

Selecting Caulk

When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.

Termite shield with exterior rigid foam above and below

Right - The attic access panel is insulated and weather stripped and a dam is built to hold back the blown attic floor insulation

Right - Corners of window are protected with draining house wrap that laps onto the sides of the window trim, paint-on flashing at window trim corners, and self-adhered flashing to reinforce corners.

Wrong - Flex duct insulation is overly compressed in 3 ways; Zip-tie fastener is over the insualtion not under the insulation at the duct boot collar, duct turning radius is too tight, and support strap is too tight.

Weatherstripping

Foundation wall interior rigid insulation with furring strips

Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above unconditioned space

Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above conditioned space

Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - ceiling and knee wall cavity insulation

Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - roof cavity insulation with rigid insulation closure

Complete Window and Frame Replacement

Integrated Truss House - How to install inset windows

Do it yourself: How to Remove and Replace Old Exterior Caulking

Weatherstrip installation on a door.

Spray foam on a stone or rubble foundation

Rigid Foam Board Insulation for Band Joists (1)

Right - Permeable rigid mineral wool insulation and appropriate water-management flashing details are integrated with new rigid foam siding to keep water away from the sill beam above the foundation wall

Rigid Foam Board Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

Fully Flashed Window and Door Openings (2)

Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Cold Climate: Chicago

Chamberlain Heights Redevelopment: A Large Scale, Cold Climate Study of Affordable Housing Retrofits