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Video describing how to conduct a blower door test in a passive house.
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Article describing airflow within buildings due to pressure differences.
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Information sheet with methods for constructing or retrofitting basements to reduce moisture issues.
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Webinar from Paul Springer of AeroBarrier on risk management in high performance home construction, focusing on air sealing foundations. Free EEBA login required.
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Video describing typical problems in crawl spaces and how to manage moisture and increase the energy performance in existing Alaskan homes.
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Article on thermal protectors in recessed light fixtures.
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Webinar describing the best practices for air sealing multifamily separation walls.
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Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.
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Video explaining how to air seal the air barrier of a passive house.
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Video describing the attic truss details in a passive house.
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Video describing examples of poor air sealing in a new home and good air sealing of the garage-to-house air barrier in a gut rehab.
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Website providing information on all types of pest management for multi-family housing.
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Article describing the stack effect in buildings.
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Video describing how to install European passive house windows. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.
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Video describing how to prep and air seal the wall cavity for window installation.
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Video discussing the exterior assembly details of a passive house.
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Video describing how to properly seal vent and pipe penetrations in a rooftop to prevent moisture damage.
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Video describing different types of weatherstripping and how to install them to properly air-seal doors from Columbia Water and Light.
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Website article interviewing the inventor of the Larsen truss, a history of its use, and a discussion of its advantages and disadvantages.
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Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.
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Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
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Video describing how to properly install house wrap for moisture management and air-sealing purposes from Home Innovation Research Labs.
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Article describing how to stop air leaks around the windows and doors of a home.
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A website explaining the process of sealing a home with Aeroseal & how the technology is used to seal holes in the air ducts and vents of the home.
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Article describing air sealing and air barriers in buildings.
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Article describing how insulating and air sealing unfinished attic spaces can lead to reduced energy bills in some homes.
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Video describing how to air seal the interior of European passive house windows. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.