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Video describing insulation and air sealing strategies to meet 2012 IECC code levels.
This video gives homeowners information about wood, gas, and pellet stoves and fireplace inserts.
Video describing how solar water heaters use anti-freeze.
Video describing how to air seal attic rafters with spray foam.
Video describing how to properly insulate attic eaves.
Video describing raised heel trusses for minimum attic eave insulation.
Video describing how to properly insulate attic hatches.
Video describing how to insulate and air seal attic knee walls.
Video describing how to properly install a retrofit bath fan.
Video describing how to properly install a retrofit vent cap.
Video describing how to install a capillary break beneath concrete slabs.
Video describing how to properly replace windows and window frames.
Video describing concrete slab over polyethylene barrier.
Video describing exterior rigid foam insulation.
Video describing how to properly install continuous rigid insulation sheathing and siding.
Video describing how to test for duct leakage to the outdoors.
Video describing how to test for duct leakage to the outdoors.
Video describing jumper ducts and how to pressure balance rooms.
Video describing how to properly bury ducts in attic insulation.
Video describing how to properly install electrical wiring.
Video describing air sealing and insulation for encapsulated ducts.
Video describing ENERGY STAR windows.
Video describing how to properly waterproof foundations.
Video describing how to properly flash bottom of exterior walls.
Video describing best practices for air sealing floors above garages.
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 describing best practices for attached garage sealing.