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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.
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..
Video describing how to properly install the OPTIMA insulation system.
Video describing how to properly install insulation.
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 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.
Video describing how to installed transfer grilles.
Video describing how to spray foam unvented attics.
Video describing how to spray foam unvented attics.
Video describing how to properly insulate walls behind showers and tubs.
Video describing how to properly insulate walls behind showers and tubs.
Video describing how to properly insulate walls behind showers and tubs.
Video describing how heat recovery ventilation systems.
Video describing how to air seal around window and door rough openings.