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2012 IECC Code Level Insulation – DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Requirements
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Risinger Homes

Video describing insulation and air sealing strategies to meet 2012 IECC code levels.

A Quick Guide on How to Select a New Stove for Home Heat
Publication Date: August, 2009
Author(s): Washington Department of Ecology
Organization(s): Washington Department of Ecology

This video gives homeowners information about wood, gas, and pellet stoves and fireplace inserts.

Anti-Freeze- Solar Hot Water
Publication Date: July, 2015

Video describing how solar water heaters use anti-freeze.

Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof Sheathing
Publication Date: July, 2015

Video describing how to air seal attic rafters with spray foam.

Attic Eave Minimum Insulation (1)
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: NAIMA

Video describing how to install batt insulation. 

Attic Eave Minimum Insulation (2)
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: NYSERDA

Video describing how to properly insulate attic eaves.

Attic Eave Minimum Insulation (3)
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Zero Energy Homes

Video describing raised heel trusses for minimum attic eave insulation.

Attic Hatch Insulation
Publication Date: July, 2015

Video describing how to properly insulate attic hatches.

Attic Knee Walls
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Risinger Homes

Video describing how to insulate and air seal attic knee walls.

Backdraft Dampers
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Tamarak

Video describing backdraft dampers.

Bathroom and Kitchen Exhaust Fans (1)
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Panasonic

Video describing how to properly install a retrofit bath fan.

Bathroom and Kitchen Exhaust Fans (2)
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Panasonic

Video describing how to properly install a retrofit vent cap.

Bathroom Exaust
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Panasonic

Video describing how to seal fan ducts.

Capillary Break Beneath Slab - Polyethylene Sheeting or Rigid Insulation Over Aggregate
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Train2Build

Video describing how to install a capillary break beneath concrete slabs.

Complete Window and Frame Replacement
Publication Date: September, 2015
Courtesy Of: BlueHouse Energy

Video describing how to properly replace windows and window frames.

Concrete Slab over Polyethylene
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: PostGreen Homes

Video describing concrete slab over polyethylene barrier.

Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (1)
Publication Date: September, 2015
Courtesy Of: Risinger Homes

Video describing exterior rigid foam insulation.

Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (2)
Publication Date: September, 2015
Courtesy Of: DuPont

Video describing how to properly install continuous rigid insulation sheathing and siding.

Double Wall Framing
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: PostGreen Homes

Video describing double wall studs.

Double Walls
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: PostGreen Homes

Video describing double stud walls.

Dropped Ceiling/Soffit Below Unconditioned Attic
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: NYSERDA

Video describing how to air seal attics.

Duct Leakage to Outdoors (1)
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: BMI

Video describing how to test for duct leakage to the outdoors.  

Duct Leakage to Outdoors (2)
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: BMI

Video describing how to test for duct leakage to the outdoors.  

Ducted Returns
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Risinger Homes

Video describing jumper ducts and how to pressure balance rooms. 

Ducts Buried in Attic Insulation and Encapsulated
Publication Date: September, 2015
Courtesy Of: BMI

Video describing how to properly bury ducts in attic insulation.

Electrical Wiring
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Train2Build

Video describing how to properly install electrical wiring.

Encapsulated Ducts
Publication Date: July, 2015

Video describing air sealing and insulation for encapsulated ducts.

ENERGY STAR Windows (1)
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: BMI

Video describing ENERGY STAR windows.  

ENERGY STAR Windows (2)
Publication Date: July, 2015

Video describing ENERGY STAR windows.

Final Grade
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Train2Build

Video describing how to properly waterproof foundations.

Flashing at Bottom of Exterior Walls
Publication Date: September, 2015
Courtesy Of: DuPont

Video describing how to properly flash bottom of exterior walls.

Floor Above Garage
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Risinger Homes

Video describing best practices for air sealing floors above garages.

Floor Above Unconditioned Basement or Vented Crawlspace
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: NYSERDA

Video how to properly air seal floors above unconditioned basements and vented crawlspaces. 

Fully Flashed Window and Door Openings (1)
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Train2Build

Video describing how to properly flash window and door openings.

Fully Flashed Window and Door Openings (2)
Publication Date: September, 2015
Courtesy Of: DuPont

Video describing how to fully flash window and door openings.

Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (1)
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Train2Build

Video describing how to apply a fully sealed continuous weather barrier.

Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (2)
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: NYSERDA

Video describing how to seal a continuous weather resistance barrier.

Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (3)
Publication Date: September, 2015
Courtesy Of: DuPont

Video describing how to fully seal a continuous weather resistance barrier.

Garage Rim/Band Joist Adjoining Conditioned Space
Publication Date: July, 2015
Courtesy Of: Risinger Homes

Video describing best practices for attached garage sealing.

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