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Video describing insulation and air sealing strategies to meet 2012 IECC code levels.
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HUD
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Video presentation eduacating HUD recipients and applicants on floodplain management and improvement of homes in these zones from HUD's Office of Environment and Energy.
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NFPA
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Video from National Fire Protection Association highlighting 5 key areas that can ignite a structure, including site, openings, vents, and materials recommendations.
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Presentation describing how to install ductless heat pumps in cold climates with snow or ice present challenges; topics include: (1) siting the outdoor unit, (2) tips for managing snow depths and wind, and (3) smart installation of line sets.
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Dorken Systems Inc.
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Video from Dorken Systems Inc. of industry expert Joe Lstiburek explaining wet and dry floodproofing for homes, specifically below-grade water control.
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Washington Department of Ecology
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This video gives homeowners information about wood, gas, and pellet stoves and fireplace inserts.
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Video explaining the process of elevating a home in flood-prone areas from LSU AgCenter.
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Columbia Water and Light
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Video from Columbia Water and Light on different types of weatherstripping and how to install them to properly air seal doors.
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HUD
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Video showing the ten steps to take to prevent mold growth after a natural disaster according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Build with Matt Risinger
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Video describing traditional 2x4 16 inch on center framing versus advanced framing with 2x6 stud walls at 24 inch on center, insulated corners and headers, wall stud-ceiling joist alignment, etc. providing a strong wall with more room for insulation.
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Video presentation describing the importance of a continuous load path and how good design and construction practices can improve storm resistance per APA guidelines.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving a background on air admittance vents, which are one-way mechanical vents used in plumbing systems to eliminate the need for conventional pipe venting and roof penetrations.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Video showing how to use an infrared camera to identify common sources of air leakage in a home’s bathrooms.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Video showing how to use an infrared camera to identify common sources of air leakage in a home’s bedrooms.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Video showing how to use an infrared camera to check for air leakage in the ceiling during a blower door test in winter.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Video showing how to use an infrared camera to detect missing insulation (indicated by blue areas) in a cathedral ceiling.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Video showing how to use an infrared camera to check for air leakage around a fireplace during a blower door test in winter.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Video showing how to use an infrared camera to check for air leakage around recessed can lights during a blower door test in winter.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Video showing how to use an infrared camera to identify and check for air leakage from the return grills of the home.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Video showing how to use an infrared camera to check for skylight air leakage during a blower door test in winter.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Video showing how to use an infrared camera to check for air leakage in the walls and sill plates of a home during a blower door test in winter.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Video of a pro tip contractors can share with homeowners showing how you can reduce bypass around the return grille air filter by taping the seam around the filter with a removable tape like masking tape.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Video showing air sealing of the sill plate behind the baseboard in an existing home with canned spray foam to stop air leakage at the base of the wall.
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Cold Climate Housing Research Center,
CCHRC
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Video describing the heat cycle for a ground source heat pump in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Video describing how solar water heaters use anti-freeze.
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Video describing how to air seal attic rafters with spray foam.
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This video explains the importance of having water in one's Go-Kit, and talks about how much and what tools to pack for gathering more water.
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AISC
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Video presentation describing designing homes to meet and exceed codes & standards to resist structural damage from seismic and high wind disasters.
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Video describing ENERGY STAR clothes dryers.
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ORNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
University of Minnesota
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Video animation showing an assembly sequence for a concrete crawl space wall with exterior insulation.
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ORNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
University of Minnesota
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Video animation showing an assembly sequence for an unvented crawl space wall with interior insulation.
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ORNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
University of Minnesota
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Video animation showing an assembly sequence for a concrete basement wall with exterior insulation
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ORNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
University of Minnesota
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Video animation showing an assembly sequence for a concrete basement wall with interior spray foam insulation.
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ORNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
University of Minnesota
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Video animation showing an assembly sequence for slab-on-grade foundation with stem wall and under slab insulation.
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ORNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
University of Minnesota
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Video animation showing an assembly sequence for slab-on-grade foundation with integral grade beam and exterior insulation.
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Video describing how to install batt insulation.
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Video describing how to properly insulate attic eaves.
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Video describing raised heel trusses for minimum attic eave insulation.
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EnergySmartSolutions.org
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Video describing how to properly insulate attic hatches.
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Video describing how to insulate and air seal attic knee walls.
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PMP TV
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Video presentation from PMP TV covering different building strategies as they relate to different slab and foundation types and building materials to keep out termites.
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cityofwindsor
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Video from cityofwindsor showing the steps taken to install a backwater valve to prevent backup flooding in a home.
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Video describing the water management strategies used when remodeling a basement.
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Video describing how to properly install a retrofit bath fan.
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Video describing how to properly install a retrofit vent cap.
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Bay Area Seismic Retrofit
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YouTube video channel containing videos on how a seismic retrofit should be done and ways they are done incorrectly.
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AWC
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Video presentation on fire-resistant construction techniques specific to wood from the American Wood Council.