Reference
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Q&A article discussing how to address moisture issues in an attic in a wet and humid coastal climate.
Video
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Video describing attic ventilation methods for wind and water-resistant roofs to comply with FLASH Strong Home guidelines and improve hurricane resitance.
Video
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Video describing roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies, from Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
Guide
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Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.
Video
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Video showing proper attic ventilation systems for hurricane-prone regions compliant with IBHS Fortified Home standards.
Video
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Video describing air sealing and insulation for encapsulated ducts.
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.
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 wind washing of insulation in the eaves of vented attics and how to prevent it.
Case Study
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Case study describing the elimination of excessive humidity in the attic of a multi-floor, single-family home that was causing condensation and water damage along the roof and eaves.
Reference
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Article describing the use of whole-house fans to provide cooling in the region surrounding Sacramento, CA.
Reference
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Technical article describing issues and moisture concerns related to weatherization efforts.
Guide
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Guide describing the installation of insulating sheathing above the roof deck on existing homes. This retrofit assembly is appropriate for homes with conditioned attics or where the retrofit is intended to create a conditioned attic.
Reference
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Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 41 without PV and 8 with PV.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
Guide
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped roof and add insulation above the roof deck.
Guide
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Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.
Guide
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Guide describing air-sealing of the seams and holes in HVAC air handler and furnace cabinets.