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A website providing a checklist of important areas to check when sealing holes inside and outside of the home to prevent entry by rodents and other outside pests.
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The purpose for this document is to provide basic guidance on the use of proven installation techniques that can be used by installers to help ensure correct “dense pack” application of JM Spider® in drill & fill applications.
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Standard providing information about self-adhered sheet air barriers located in the non-accessible part of the wall and materials to bridge and seal air leakage pathways and gaps.
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Report about a deep energy retrofit Cool Energy House.
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Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.
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Website describing Minnesota Power’s New Construction Energy Efficiency program that promotes building practices and technologies that enhance new residential construction.
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Report examining implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago.
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Report describing testing and analysis on deep energy retrofits of existing single-family homes in the U.S.
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Report presenting the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelop air leaks.
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Fact sheet describing weatherstripping materials, types, expected life expectancy, installation requirements, and pros and cons.
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Report comparing a high-performance house with a code-built control home.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate a floor overhang (or cantilever) on an existing home by adding insulation and an air barrier to air seal the floor joist bays under the cantilever.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
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Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
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Case study describing a new construction project in the marine climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home construction project in Florida.
Video
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Video describing traditional 2x4 16 inch on center framing versus advanced framing with 2x6 stud walls at 24 inch on center, insulated corners and headers, wall stud-ceiling joist alignment, etc. providing a strong wall with more room for insulation.
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Report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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Report on how airtighness changes as houses age.
Presentation
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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.
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Document providing background and approach for the prep work necessary prior to adding attic insulation - focusing on combustion safety, ventilation for indoor air quality, and attic ventilation for durability.
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 new home construction in hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.
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 hot-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new construction project in the mixed-humid climate zone.