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Video describing the interior attic air barrier details in a passive house.
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Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
Presentation
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Webinar from Dan Wildenhaus of BetterBuiltNW explaining the critical components of an advanced wall assembly, walls that reduce thermal bridging, improve building tightness, and overall reduce UA levels. Free EEBA login required.
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Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.
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NREL webpage of standard work specification of exterior and interior, attic floors, attic knee walls, and unique installations.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
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Article describing tips for effectively installing weatherstripping on windows and doors.
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Video describing good installation practices and features of a properly installed roof and gutter system.
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Video discussing the air sealing details around plumbing pipes in the exterior walls of a passive house.
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Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on pre-construction measurements. Part 1 of 11.
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to properly install residential exterior doors to be air and water tight.
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Webinar describing ASHRAE guidance for maintaining indoor air quality and protecting occupants from smoke during wildfire and prescribed burn events.
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Journal article describing energy and cost savings potential from air sealing multifamily town homes.
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Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.
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Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.
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Video describing the wall-to-roof air barrier details of a passive house.
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Brochure describing insulation and air-sealing details.
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Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on material preparation before construction. Part 2 of 11.
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Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing step sides. Part 5 of 11.
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Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the top pan. Part 6 of 11.
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Video describing the management of air flow within the building enclosure focusing on air pressure differences from Home Innovation Research Labs.
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Video describing the installation of windows to be air- and water-tight, including recommendations on flashing, air-sealing, and insulation, from Home Innovation Research Labs
Reference
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Article describing five fundamental changes to building construction from the last 50 years and their modern construction consequences.
Guide
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Guide describing how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Reference
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Document providing guidance about choosing the correct caulk for a project.
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Video describing the wall-to-roof air barrier details of a passive house.
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Video describing the EPS foam used to insulate the exterior of a passive house.
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Brochure describing the benefits of air-sealing for homeowners.