Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 69 without PV and -1 with PV.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal electrical wiring throughout a home.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing proper attic air-sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
Case Study
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Case study describing an energy efficient retrofit project in hot-humid climates.
Case Study
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Case study describing new home construction in the marine climate that achieved 50% savings over the 2004 IECC.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
Presentation
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This presentation will help you define insulated siding, understand R-value testing of insulated siding, describe proper installation of insulated siding, comply with energy codes and understand building energy performance program and software recognition.
Guide
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Guide describing an approach to re-roofing an existing flat roof to improve thermal, water, and air control performance.
Case Study
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Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.
Information Guide
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Information guide providing R-Values and vapor retarder classifications for common insulation materials.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal modular home marriage joints.
Guide
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Guide describing how to thoroughly seal HVAC ducts to ensure air delivery without leakage, and to ensure economical and quiet performance of the HVAC system.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal common walls between dwelling units in multifamily housing.
Information Guide
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Information guide listing Building America Solution Center guides that describe ways to air-seal and insulate a new or existing home's walls to resist heat gain.
Guide
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Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air seal and insulate fiber board ducts.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
Information Guide
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Information guide providing links to guides describing specific ways to air-seal, insulate, and ventilate attics and roofs to minimize heat gain in new and existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
Guide
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Guide describing air-sealing of the seams and holes in HVAC air handler and furnace cabinets.
Guide
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air seal and insulate a non-ICAT recessed "can" light from an accessible attic in an existing home.