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2021 IECC Climate Zone 7 and 8: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement (with notes)

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 4C: Vented Attic, Exterior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement (with notes)

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Winchester/Camberley Homes New Construction Test House Design, Construction, and Short-Term Testing in a Mixed-Humid Climate

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Report outlining the features of a test house built in Silver Spring , Maryland, and discussing the implementation of the energy efficient design, and reports on the short-term testing results.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: K2 Urbancorp, LLC.: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: J. Cherry & Sons: Hot, Humid climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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Case study describing a high-efficient building project in St. Lucie, FL.

IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Attic with Spray foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall-CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 4C: Vented Over-Roof, Unvented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 6A: Vented Over-Roof, Unvented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 6B: Vented Over-Roof, Unvented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 5C: Vented Over Roof, Unvented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 5A: Vented Over Roof, Unvented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 5B: Vented Over Roof, Unvented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Over-Roof, Unvented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall/CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

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IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall/CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall-CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

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The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Fort Devens: Cold Climate Market-Rate Townhomes Targeting HERS Index of 40, Harvard, Massachusetts

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Case study describing a new townhome construction project designed to achieve a HERS score of 40.

How to: REMOTE Wall System Part 2

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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on complete wall system construction guidelines in cold climates. Part 2 of 2.

How to: REMOTE Wall System Part 1

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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on complete wall system construction guidelines in cold climates. Part 1 of 2.

gutters and good drainage

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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center explaining how to correctly 'fur' and outside wall for maximum insulation protection.

READ THIS: Before You Ventilate, GM-0604

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Document reviewing ventilation strategies for different climate zones that also includes schematic drawings and photographs of various ventilation installations.

Building America Energy Performance Brief: Preventing Ice Dams

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Case study describing the source of ice dams and how to prevent them from occurring in varying climate conditions with different types of attics.

Air Leakage Testing and Air Sealing in Existing Multifamily Units

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Study identifying common air leakage pathways in one type of low-rise multifamily building common in mixed-humid climates.

Low-Cost Radon Reduction Pilot Study

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Report on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation and living space floor assembly at fifteen home.