Case Study
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Case study describing the retrofit of a 1960s split-level home.
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Report about a deep energy retrofit Cool Energy House.
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Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.
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Report on a study monitoring moisture conditions of double-stud wall assemblies with different insulation in Devens, Massachusetts.
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Report describing testing and analysis on deep energy retrofits of existing single-family homes in the U.S.
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Report about partnership to build three communities of net zero houses.
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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.
Information Guide
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Information guide providing an overview of winter weather issues for home owners and building science solutions for home builders.
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Manual describing design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster, IEFs, and drywall, with information on continuous insulation, air barriers, rain screens, and ratings for fire and sound.
Presentation
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Webinar describing high-performance enclosure strategies for unvented roof systems and wall assemblies.
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Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.
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Report outlining the steps of translating a new home construction scope of work (SOW) to SOW for retrofit.
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Report presenting the results of a study evaluating retrofit solutions for addressing the effects of wind washing on homes.
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Report describing the formation of icicles and ice dams along poorly ventilated roofs and how to mitigate ventilation issues with insulation and vents.
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Research report anayzing the results of a large retrofit project, turining an old school into near zero energy consumption apartments in Greenfield MA.
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Report to understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented roof assemblies with fibrous insulation.
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Document providing background and approach for the prep work necessary prior to adding attic insulation - focusing on combustion safety, ventilation for indoor air quality, and attic ventilation for durability.
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Attachment or installation of foundations, floors, roofs, insulation, utilities, and finishes to concrete masonry walls as well as on special tools and fasteners available for use with concrete masonry.
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Fact sheet describing analysis of potential heating and cooling savings from radiant barriers in attics.