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Presentation with technical training covering several possible approaches to locating ducts within the home’s air and thermal barriers, and then dig into design considerations and details for the spray foam encapsulation approach.

Zero Energy Ready Home Training

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Presentation describing an overview of Zero Energy REady Home performance, requirements, and building methods.

Efficient Hot Water Distribution Part 1: What’s at Stake

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Efficient Hot Water Distribution Part 2: How to Get it Right

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Upgrading Below Grade Spaces

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Presentation describing basement insulation and potential problems.

RESNET Insulation Grading Criteria

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One liner: presentation describing criteria for different insulation installation grades.

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

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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.

Field Studies of Indoor Air Quality in New U.S. Homes

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Webinar describing field studies on indoor air quality in new U.S. homes.

Effect of Occupant Behavior and Air Conditioner Controls on Humidity in Typical and Low-Load Homes

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Webinar describing the effect of occupant behavior and air conditioner controls on humidity in typical and low-load homes.

Variable Capacity Comfort Systems and Smart Ventilation Systems in High-Performance Homes

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Webinar explaining variable capacity comfort systems and smart ventilation systems in high-performance homes.

New Code Options for Insulating, Sealing, and Controlling Moisture in Unvented Attics in Residential Buildings

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Webinar explaining new code options for insulating, sealing, and controlling moisture in unvented attics in residential buildings.

Stump the Building Science Chump - Builder Panel Building America Webinar

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Webinar answering code-related questions on sizing HVAC systems, furring strips in climate zone 4, and moisture levels in attics and crawlspaces.

High Performance HVAC: Low-Load and Plug-n-Play HVAC Systems

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Webinar describing low-load and plug-n-play HVAC duct systems.

Air Sealing Best Practices and Code Compliance for Multifamily Area Separation Walls

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Webinar describing the best practices for air sealing multifamily separation walls.

Stump the Building Chump – Joe Lstiburek

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Webinar answering code-related questions on insulating historic masonry buildings, mechanical ventilation, combustion equipment, excessive humidity build-up, skylights, and vapor retarders on interior walls.