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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Pulte Phoenix Cabrillo Point

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in hot-dry and mixed-dry climates.

Air Sealing Colorado Homes – 10.634

Reference

Fact sheet describing air-sealing concerns and remedies, including HRV/ERV installation, caulking, spray foam, and weatherstrip installation.

Adding air-sealing and rigid foam insulation at the wall-to-overhanging floor juncture at the outside corner of an existing home

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Retrofit of cantilevered wall with beam showing details at the outside corner for installing air sealing and rigid foam insulation in the wall and overhanging floor

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Retrofit of cantilevered wall showing details at the inside corner for installing air sealing and rigid foam insulation in the wall and overhanging floor

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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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Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

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Section view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

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Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

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Section view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

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The original corner seam is air-sealed with caulk, then rigid foam is installed on the existing garage ceiling and walls, and finally covered with drywall.

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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.

Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England

Reference

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

A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Sealing and Insulating with Energy Star

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Guide for homeowners describing how to find and seal basement and attic air leaks, determine if attic insulation is adequate, make improvements safely, and reduce energy bills.