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Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home construction project in Florida.
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Report describing the work conducted for high performance hybrid assemblies.
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Report summarizing the importance of properly insulating and air sealing masonry walls, providing step by step instructions and approaches.
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Report about a project with successful integration of numerous energy-conservation and renewable-energy features into a beautiful, comfortable, and very energy-efficient off-grid home.
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Report about seven pilot homes and development of guidelines for deep energy retrofits in cold climates.
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Report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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Report on how airtighness changes as houses age.
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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.
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Report about an expert meeting focused on issues surrounding cladding attachment and performance of walls with exterior insulating sheathing.
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Document describing different spray foam materials including some pros and cons and technical specifications.
Presentation
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Webinar from Tom Patton of Fox Blocks on how changes to building codes are driving changes to framing assemblies and insulation, highlighting how ICFs can take over for traditional wood frame wall assemblies. Free EEBA login required.
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Online textbook describing energy, including energy types, and energy use in homes.
Home Improvement Expert™ Checklist
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Many homes are missing whole-house fresh air systems that ensure adequate dilution of moisture, dust, pollen, and particulates inside the home. These contaminants can trigger asthma and allergy attacks as well as other health problems. Balanced heat recovery ventilation (HRV) and enthalpy recovery ventilation (ERV) provide an equal amount of supply and exhaust air adequate for effective dilution of contaminants. HRV’s include a heat exchanger to capture heat from exhaust air in the winter and supply air in summer for added efficiency. ERV’s also help remove unwanted outdoor moisture in summer and retain desired indoor moisture in winter for added comfort. However, critical installation best practices need to be followed to ensure a successful project. Use this checklist to get the significant health and enhanced comfort benefits possible from a quality installed balanced HRV/ERV fresh air system.
Case Study
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Case study describing combustion safety testing as an important step in upgrading for energy efficiency.
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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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Document serving as a starting point that features initial tools and resources for teams to start collaborating to continually improve the energy efficiency and durability of new houses.
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Document providing a roadmap to aid Habitat for Humanity affiliates in building high performing houses by using materials and techniques that are affordable, do not add any maintenance burden, and are volunteer friendly.
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Report studying the specification, implementation, and energy savings from an EER in a group home, with an energy savings goal of 30%.
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Report about cost effective energy-efficient upgrades that can be implemented in the hot, dry Southwest climate.