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The New Hampshire Field Guide for Residential New Construction provides a comprehensive overview of energy efficient residential new construction in the Northeast. The new edition has been fully updated to reflect the current New Hampshire Residential Energy Code (IECC 2009). It also introduces changes coming in the 2012 IECC and draws on best practices outlined in the latest Energy Star for New Homes Program guidelines.
OR download individual chapters:
Cover and Table of Contents download (311 KB) 
Introduction download (55 KB)
Chapter 1 - The New Hampshire Energy Code download (136 KB)
Chapter 2 - ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes download (114 KB)
Chapter 3 - House System download (114 KB)
Chapter 4 - Planning download (247 KB)
Chapter 5 - Foundation download (1,703 KB)
Chapter 6 - Framing download (1,075 KB)
Chapter 7 - Windows and Doors download (339 KB)
Chapter 8 - Mechanical Systems download (364 KB)
Chapter 9 - Ventilation download (137 KB)
Chapter 10- Plumbing and Electrical download (242 KB)
Chapter 11 - Air Sealing download (750 KB)
Chapter 12 - Insulation download (505 KB)
Chapter 13 - Health and Safety download (89 KB)
Appendix A - U-Factor/R-Value Average Worksheet download (86 KB)
Appendix B - Resources download (159 KB)
Appendix C - NH EC-1 Form and Air Barrier Criteria download (320 KB)
Appendix D - IECC Residential Compliance Checklists Zone 5 and 6 download (408 KB)
