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Document providing guidance about choosing the correct caulk for a project.
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Document reviewing ventilation strategies for different climate zones that also includes schematic drawings and photographs of various ventilation installations.
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Literature review from NFPA on the use of insulation to protect the piping in home fire sprinkler systems from freezing conditions.
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Technical report describing design and construction methodologies for durable balconies and decks, focusing on proper sloping, flashing, drainage, and ventilation to mitigate moisture-related issues.
Case Study
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Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.
Case Study
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Case study describing a multifamily, affordable housing retrofit project that achieved 44% energy savings using readily available, cost effective measures.
Case Study
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Case study describing a Concord Cape Cod style home designed in August 2008 by architects and engineers at Building Science Corporation, who developed the drawing set and specifications for the high performance custom home in Concord, Massachusetts.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 49 without PV.
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A guideline containing fire sprinkler insulation requirements from the Prescott, Arizona Fire Department.
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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Manual describing methods for rodent-proofing buildings.
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Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.
