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—David Joyce has been doing exterior insulation retrofits longer than almost everyone in North America. He cut his teeth doing "deep energy retrofits" for Building Science Corporation more than twenty years ago, when the idea of exterior insulation was radical and new. Now it's in the code.

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Outie Window Installation: Weave It Into The Continuous Exterior Foam Insulation

The complete video collection on insulating, air sealing, and installing windows in a superinsulated sunroom addition in Wayland, MA
July 20, 2023
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Continuous Exterior Insulation Retrofit Siding Replacement Window Installation
Insulation & Air Sealing

Outie Window in Continuous Insulation: Weave It Into The Exterior Foam

The complete video collection on insulating, air sealing, and installing windows in a superinsulated sunroom addition in Wayland, MA
May 25, 2023
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Windows & Doors

Innie Window Installation, Exterior Foam Insulation Retrofit

A deep energy retrofit in Concord, MA illustrates everything you need to know to bring a house to energy überville
July 21, 2022
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Siding & Exterior Trim

New Flanged Window in an Old Wall, Part 4: Final Insulating and Trim-Out

Replacing the exterior foam parts and trimming out the exterior
March 7, 2022
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Framing

How to Install A New Flanged Window into an Existing WRB, Part 3: Reframing and Flashing

Removing the old window frame and weight pockets, reframing the rough opening, and flashing a new-construction flanged window into the old existing WRB
Feb. 21, 2022
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WRB & Flashing

New Window, Old Wall 2: How to Surgically Remove An Old Window Without Destroying the Air Barrier

Replacing a 30-Year old replacement window in a 100-year-old wall that was upgraded with exterior foam insulation 25 Years ago (part 2 of 4)
Feb. 7, 2022
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WRB & Flashing

How to Install A New Flanged Window in an Old Wall 1: Overview

Replacing a 30-Year old replacement window in a 100-year-old wall that was upgraded with exterior foam insulation 25 Years ago (part 1 of 4)
Jan. 31, 2022
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Framing

Subfloor Installation 3 of 3: A Straight Edge for Siding

The floor system should not cause a bump in the wall
Nov. 2, 2018