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Proven Performance of Seven Cold Climate Deep Retrofit Homes

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Report about seven pilot homes and development of guidelines for deep energy retrofits in cold climates.

Building America Special Research Project - High-R Walls Case Study Analysis, RR-0903

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Report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.

Durable Airtightness in Single-Family Dwellings: Field Measurements and Analysis

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Report on how airtighness changes as houses age.

Expert Meeting Report: Cladding Attachment Over Exterior Insulation

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Report about an expert meeting focused on issues surrounding cladding attachment and performance of walls with exterior insulating sheathing.

Which Spray Foam is Right For You?

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Document describing different spray foam materials including some pros and cons and technical specifications.

High-Performance Homes - A Simpler Design Strategy

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Webinar from Tom Patton of Fox Blocks on how changes to building codes are driving changes to framing assemblies and insulation, highlighting how ICFs can take over for traditional wood frame wall assemblies. Free EEBA login required.

Energy Resources: A Course on the Fundamentals of the World's Energy, its Source, Usage and Conservation

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Online textbook describing energy, including energy types, and energy use in homes.

Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol

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Case study describing combustion safety testing as an important step in upgrading for energy efficiency.

Retrofit of cantilevered foundation wall showing details at the inside corner for installing closed-cell spray foam in the wall and overhanging floor

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Vented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with spray foam and additional insulation installed at the attic floor and extended to the rake edge

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Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard Project

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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.

Strategy Guideline: Partnering for High Performance Homes

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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.

High Performance Home Building Guide for Habitat for Humanity Affiliates

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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.

Occupant-in-Place Energy Efficiency Retrofit in a Group Home for 30% Energy Savings in Climate Zone 4

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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%.

Retrofitting Las Vegas: Implementing Energy Efficiency in Two Las Vegas Test Homes

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Report about cost effective energy-efficient upgrades that can be implemented in the hot, dry Southwest climate.

Byggmeister Test Home: Cold Climate Multifamily Masonry Building Condition Assessment and Retrofit Analysis

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Report describing findings from a multifamily test home focusing on the combination of energy measures that are feasible, affordable and suitable for multifamily construction in cold climates.

Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England

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Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.

Moisture Management for High R-Value Walls

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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.

Wrong – This electric wiring hole was filled with foam that is not protected with copper mesh or hardware cloth so rodents could chew through the foam and enter the house (see Solution Center Guide "Reduce Pest Intrusion").

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Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing Buildings, Albany New York

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Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.

Evaluation of Early Performance Results for Massachusetts Homes in the National Grid Pilot Deep Energy Retrofit Programs

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Report summarizing post-retrofit results for 13 existing homes in a deep energy retrofit pilot program.

DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: One Sky Homes, Cottle Zero Net Energy Home, San Jose, CA

Case Study

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 69 without PV and -1 with PV.

This exterior wall retrofit permits drying to the exterior of a sill plate installed on an untreated irregular foundation wall

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This exterior wall retrofit permits drying to the exterior of a sill plate installed on an untreated flat foundation wall

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Rigid foam insulating sheathing is installed on existing garage ceiling and covered with a new gypsum board fire protection layer installed over the foam.

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Unvented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper

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Proven Performance of Seven Cold Climate Deep Retrofit Homes

Building America Special Research Project - High-R Walls Case Study Analysis, RR-0903

Durable Airtightness in Single-Family Dwellings: Field Measurements and Analysis

Expert Meeting Report: Cladding Attachment Over Exterior Insulation

Which Spray Foam is Right For You?

High-Performance Homes - A Simpler Design Strategy

Energy Resources: A Course on the Fundamentals of the World's Energy, its Source, Usage and Conservation

Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol

Retrofit of cantilevered foundation wall showing details at the inside corner for installing closed-cell spray foam in the wall and overhanging floor

Vented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with spray foam and additional insulation installed at the attic floor and extended to the rake edge

Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard Project

Strategy Guideline: Partnering for High Performance Homes

High Performance Home Building Guide for Habitat for Humanity Affiliates

Occupant-in-Place Energy Efficiency Retrofit in a Group Home for 30% Energy Savings in Climate Zone 4

Retrofitting Las Vegas: Implementing Energy Efficiency in Two Las Vegas Test Homes

Byggmeister Test Home: Cold Climate Multifamily Masonry Building Condition Assessment and Retrofit Analysis

Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England

Moisture Management for High R-Value Walls

Wrong – This electric wiring hole was filled with foam that is not protected with copper mesh or hardware cloth so rodents could chew through the foam and enter the house (see Solution Center Guide "Reduce Pest Intrusion").

Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing Buildings, Albany New York

Evaluation of Early Performance Results for Massachusetts Homes in the National Grid Pilot Deep Energy Retrofit Programs

DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: One Sky Homes, Cottle Zero Net Energy Home, San Jose, CA

This exterior wall retrofit permits drying to the exterior of a sill plate installed on an untreated irregular foundation wall

This exterior wall retrofit permits drying to the exterior of a sill plate installed on an untreated flat foundation wall

Rigid foam insulating sheathing is installed on existing garage ceiling and covered with a new gypsum board fire protection layer installed over the foam.

Unvented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper

Reaching for Peak Performance in Existing Homes - A Cold Climate Study With Synergy Construction

Serenbe Nest Cottages

The Performance House - A Cold Climate Challenge Home

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: SMUD's 32nd Avenue Remodel Demonstration Program, Sacramento, CA