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Case study describing the source of ice dams and how to prevent them from occurring in varying climate conditions with different types of attics.
Reference
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Fact sheet describing weatherstripping materials, types, expected life expectancy, installation requirements, and pros and cons.
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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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Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.
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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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Website describing Minnesota Power’s New Construction Energy Efficiency program that promotes building practices and technologies that enhance new residential construction.
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Report examining implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago.
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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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Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.
Case Study
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Case study describing the growth of a Decatur-based home performance company, that started as an off shoot of a design-build firm and has since increased their number of projects by 53% in 2 years.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting air sealing, insulating, and equipment retrofits in a home that has combustion appliances located within the home.
Case Study
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Case study describing the Green Home 3 project, which achieved a 44% whole-house energy savings over the Building America New Construction B10 Benchmark, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification, and National Green Building Standard Gold-level certification.
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.
Case Study
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Case study describing a stand-off furring strategy that minimizes the physical connections to each existing wall stud, uses spray foam to encapsulate existing siding materials (including lead paint), and creates a vented rain screen assembly to promote drying.
