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Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on measuring and bending flashing before installation. Part 3 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 base front apron. Part 4 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 front cap flashing. Part 7 of 11.
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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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A factsheet providing information on how to prevent pests from entering the home by sealing cracks and openings.
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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 a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Presentation
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Presentation describing the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code air barrier requirements, envelope concepts including air flow and thermal properties, and common missed insulation and air-sealing opportunities.
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Video showing a technique for airtight sheathing installation on exterior walls using foam gasket strips.
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Video showing a technique for airtight drywall installation on interior walls using foam gasket strips.
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Video describing a technique for airtight drywall installation on garage walls using foam gasket strips.
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Video describing how homeowners can save energy by air sealing their home's attic can lights.
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Video describing how homeowners can save energy by air sealing their home's attic electrical boxes.
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Video describing how homeowners can save energy by air sealing their home's attic plumbing pipes.
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Video describing the wall-to-attic air barrier details of a passive house.
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Information sheet about air barriers.
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Website providing resources for roofers to construct high-wind, hurricane, and hail-resistant roofs from IBHS Fortified program.
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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 left side cap flashing. Part 8 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 right side cap flashing. Part 9 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 cap flashing. Part 10 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 securing the cap flashings. Part 11 of 11.
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A guideline containing fire sprinkler insulation requirements from the Prescott, Arizona Fire Department.
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Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
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Manual describing methods for rodent-proofing buildings.
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Article describing recessed lighting, which if installed incorrectly may contribute to air leakage and compromise building envelope efficiency.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
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Report outlining how conditioned crawlspaces perform better than vented crawlspaces in terms of safety, health, comfort, durability and energy consumption.
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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.
Presentation
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Webinar from Rebecca Stamm of Healthy Building Network and Roberto Valle of HomeFree describing policies surrounding environmental and human health impacts of insulation and air sealing materials. Free EEBA login required.