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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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Webinar that explores important changes in the 2021 IECC, focusing on air sealing requirements.
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Presentation describing the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code air barrier requirements, envelope concepts including air flow and thermal properties, and common missed insulation and air-sealing opportunities.
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Case study describing the benefits of and steps involved in air sealing a porch wall.
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Case study describing the retrofit of a leaky air handler.
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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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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically building envelope, air sealing, and attics. Part 5 of 7.
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Case study describing the proper techniques and steps in insulating and air sealing a cantilevered floor, as well as the consequences for failing to do so properly.
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Webinar describing the best practices for air sealing multifamily separation walls.
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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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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 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 air sealing building enclosures using aerosolized sealant.
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Webinar from Rebecca Stamm of Healthy Building Network and Roberto Valle of HomeFree describing policies surrounding environmental and human health impacts of insulation and air sealing materials. Free EEBA login required.
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Case study describing the most cost-effective ways to reduce duct leakage in low-rise housing units.
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Webinar explaining new code options for insulating, sealing, and controlling moisture in unvented attics in residential buildings.
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Case study describing methods to seal crawl spaces in cold climate homes with integrated whole-house ventilation systems.
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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.
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Case study describing a 2014 DOE Building America Top Innovation on development of a standardized testing method for testing the air leakage of HVAC air handlers and furnace cabinets developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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Case study describing the effectiveness of various ventilation systems at two unoccupied, single-family lab homes at the University of Texas at Tyler.
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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.
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Case study describing the measurement of envelope leakage in multifamily buildings.
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Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
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Webinar from Nick Hurst, Gayathri Vijayakumar, and Karla Butterfield for EEBA on compliance with EPA's Indoor airPLUS program as multifamily buildings reach past five stories high, with special consideration taken for ventilation, air sealing, moisture control, and indoor air quality needs in larger...
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
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Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
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Case study describing a 4,763 ft2 certified Passive House that achieved HERS 27 without PV through the construction of R-54 walls that use ICF plus fiberglass cavity insulation, an R-100 vented attic, extensive air sealing and flashing, triple-pane windows, ductless heat pumps, and solar hot water.