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Case study describing the retrofit of a 1960s split-level home.
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Case study describing a 2012 DOE Building America Top Innovation on ventilation strategies in hot and humid climates developed and assessed by the Florida Solar Energy Center.
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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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Part I of the Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x6 wood frame studs, wood structural panel (WSP) sheathing as exterior sheathing, gypsum board as interior sheathing, and a cladding system installed over WSP sheathing in low-rise residential buildings up to three stories in height. Walls with...
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Report exploring alternative methods to find long-term solutions to energy loss in 1 ½-story homes to save energy, improve comfort, prevent frost buildup on the underside of the roof deck, and reduce the risk of ice dam formation/reformation.
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Report focused on foundation insulation R-values for cold climates and the design, construction, and performance implications.
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Case study describing a multifamily retrofit project in a cold climate.
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A report describing six mechanical ventilation strategies that were evaluated for their ability to control indoor humidity levels over 14-day periods with simulated occupancy.
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Document providing a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the cold and very cold climates.
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Part I of the Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x6 wood frame studs, wood structural panel (WSP) sheathing as exterior sheathing, gypsum board as interior sheathing, and a cladding system installed over WSP sheathing in low-rise residential buildings up to three stories in height.