Videos
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Video how to properly air seal floors above unconditioned basements and vented crawlspaces.
Video describing how to properly flash window and door openings.
Video describing how to fully flash window and door openings.
Video describing how to apply a fully sealed continuous weather barrier.
Video describing how to seal a continuous weather resistance barrier.
Video describing how to fully seal a continuous weather resistance barrier.
Video by Brett Dillon, of RESNET, explaining simple wiring for installing a garage exhaust fan and reasons for garage fans.
Video describing examples of poor air sealing in a new home and good air sealing of the garage-to-house air barrier in a gut rehab.
Video describing best practices for attached garage sealing.
Brian Coble, Director of High Performance Homes for Advanced Energy provides best practices on "Proper Installation of Insulation" as he walks viewers through an ENERGY STAR Home and points out every area of a home that must be insulated to meet RESNET Grade 1 Insulation Installation Requirements. Video 1 of 3.
Brian Coble, Director of High Performance Homes for Advanced Energy provides best practices on "Proper Installation of Insulation" as he walks viewers through an ENERGY STAR Home and points out every area of a home that must be insulated to meet RESNET Grade 1 Insulation Installation Requirements. Video 2 of 3.
Brian Coble, Director of High Performance Homes for Advanced Energy provides best practices on "Proper Installation of Insulation" as he walks viewers through an ENERGY STAR Home and points out every area of a home that must be insulated to meet RESNET Grade 1 Insulation Installation Requirements. Video 3 of 3.
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to warm up a chilly concrete wall
Video about properly insulating around plumbing pipes to prevent freezing.
This video shows home owners how to operate their wood stoves more efficiently to get more heat with up to one-third less wood..
In this episode, Justin Fink explains the why and how of using foam insulation on masonry walls, and demonstrates how to properly insulate the rim joist area with rigid foam and batt insulation.
Video describing how to properly install the OPTIMA insulation system.
Video describing how to properly install insulation.
Video explaining things to look for when looking at LED lighting including energy consumption, brightness, lumens versus watts, etc.
Video describing mini split ductless heat pumps.
Video describing mini split ductless heat pumps.
Video describing vapor retarders used in Warm-Humid climates.
Video describing proper flex duct installation.
Video describing how to properly install flex ducts.
Video describing how to properly air seal exterior walls.
Video describing how to insulate skylight shafts and knee walls correctly.
Video describing how to properly air seal plumbing penetrations.
Video describing how to properly air seal around plumbing pipes.
Video describing how to install a polyethylene vapor barrier/capillary break over the floor of the crawlspace.
Video describing proper clothes dryer ventilation.
Video describing how to properly install HVAC filters.
Video describing permanent split capacitor (PSC) motors.
Video describing how to properly air seal recessed light fixtures below unconditioned spaces.
Video describing how to properly insulate band joists in crawlspaces.
Video describing how to properly insulate crawlspaces.
Video describing how to seal air handler cabinet seams.
Video describing how to seal and insulate flex ducts.
Video describing how to air seal shafts, ducts, and flues.
Video describing how to properly air seal sill plates.
Video describing how to insulate and air seal sill plates.
Video describing how to properly air seal sill plates.
Video describing how to install and secure a polyethylene vapor barrier on the floor of a crawlspace.
Video describing how to properly support at intervals for flex ducts.
