Homes
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Guide:
Direct Vent Equipment
DescriptionGuide describing categories of direct-vent combustion space- and water-heating equipment and combustion safety testing. -
DescriptionGuide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety. -
DescriptionGuide describing how to choose and install a carbon monoxide alarm. -
DescriptionGuide describing ways to air seal between apartments in n multi-family buildings to reduce occupants' exposure to environmental tobacco smoke. -
DescriptionGuide describing method for insulating an unvented crawlspace or conditioned basement with rigid foam on the interior side of the walls.
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DescriptionGuide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment. -
Guide:
Enclosure Leakage Test
DescriptionGuide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage. -
DescriptionInformation guide describing options and considerations for installing a generator for backup power in case of temporary power outages.
Garages
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Guide:
Air Sealing Attached Garage
DescriptionGuide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes. -
DescriptionGuide describing how to properly test the air barrier between the garage and house, and how to ensure the air barrier is tight enough to prevent garage air from entering the home. -
DescriptionGuide describing how to install an exhaust fan in an attached garage to pull fumes out of the garage and to depressurize the garage with reference to the home.