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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
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Information sheet about how to reduce thermal bridging in walls.
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Information sheet about proper ventilation and air sealing.
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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center showing how to install inset windows correctly to keep cold air and moisture at bay.
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Fact sheet describing how weatherstripping can be an easy and cost-effective way to save money on energy costs and improve comfort by reducing drafts.
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Information sheet about buried ducts.
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Brochure about creating an air barrier at tub, shower and fireplace walls.
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Brochure about creating an air barrier by sealing drywall assemblies.
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Article describing how an airtight home shell helps achieve a tight envelope that is energy efficient and cost effective.
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Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.
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Report evaluating opportunities to improve and streamline delivery of residential retrofit measures.
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Case study describing techniques and options one has when trying to air seal a flue or chimney shaft.
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Case study describing the benefits of and steps involved in air sealing a porch wall.
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Webpage describing weatherstrip tips and tricks to properly air seal doors.
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Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.
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Case study describing the techniques involved with insulating and air sealing tub space prior to installation in order to prevent drafts and moisture escaping.
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Report about an expert meeting focused on issues surrounding cladding attachment and performance of walls with exterior insulating sheathing.
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Document describing different spray foam materials including some pros and cons and technical specifications.
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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on how warm air typically leaks out of homes through attics via the stack effect and how to mitigate these effects through building practices.
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Case study describing how to inspect and air seal around duct boots and chases in order to limit air leakage in a home.
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Case study describing how to air seal and insulate fireplace enclosures in order to limit the large amount of air leakage that their presence can bring and obscure from view.
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Online textbook describing energy, including energy types, and energy use in homes.
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Report describing the work conducted for high performance hybrid assemblies.
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Report examining the effectiveness of an aerosolized acrylic technique for air sealing existing homes to reduce air leakage and improve energy efficiency.
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Report describing steps homeowners can take to improve the indoor air quality in their home, including ventilating, preventing pests, and reducing pollutants in the home.
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Document serving as a starting point that features initial tools and resources for teams to start collaborating to continually improve the energy efficiency and durability of new houses.
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Fact sheet describing research sponsored by DOE's Building America program to research the importance of attic air-sealing and best practice attic air-sealing techniques for new and existing homes.
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Report about cost effective energy-efficient upgrades that can be implemented in the hot, dry Southwest climate.
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Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.