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This guide describes IECC 2009 and 2012 and ENERGY STAR Certified Homes insulation requirements.
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Guide describing how to frame and insulate corners to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.
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Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.
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Guide describing how to frame and insulate exterior-to-interior wall intersections to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.
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Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.
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Guide describing how to frame a wall with minimal wall studs to prevent heat losses and gains through walls.
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Guide describing how to properly test the air barrier between the garage and house, and how to ensure the air barrier is tight enough to prevent garage air from entering the home.
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Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a ceiling where the insulation is installed on top of the ceiling (on the attic floor) in a vented attic.
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
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Guide describing how to air-seal electrical wiring throughout a home.
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Guide describing how to air-seal modular home marriage joints.
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Guide describing how to air-seal common walls between dwelling units in multifamily housing.
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Guide describing how to air-seal around plumbing and piping penetrations through walls, ceilings, and floors.
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Guide describing how to air-seal around recessed light fixtures below unconditioned space.
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to correctly seal structural insulated panel (SIP) seams.
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Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
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Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.
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Guide describing how to achieve RESNET Grade 1 installation standards, and meet/exceed code using batt insulation in existing walls.
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Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
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Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.
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Guide describing blown insulation into exterior wall cavities of existing homes with minimal disruption to occupants.
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
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Information guide providing background information about air flow in residential buildings.
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Information guide providing background information about moisture flow in residential buildings.
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Information guide describing how to calculate attic passive ventilation with example calculations.
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Guide describing a complete window replacement in existing homes.
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Guide describing how to install continuous air barriers in exterior walls.
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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
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Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.
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Guide describing air barrier installation, insulation installation, and air-sealing for double walls (half or full walls included in a home design as an architectural feature that provides a more dimensional appearance).
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
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Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.
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Guide describing space planning for emergency supplies storage.
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Guide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.
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Guide describing how to create an air barrier between the garage and the conditioned space above it to prohibit pollutants from entering a home's interior.
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawl space.
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Guide describing the air-sealing of rim joists on walls connecting homes and attached garages.
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Guide providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.