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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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Author(s)
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
Organization(s)
ACCA
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Description
Standard outlining industry procedure for sizing residential duct systems.
Author(s)
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
Organization(s)
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
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Description
Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.
Author(s)
Johns Manville
Organization(s)
Johns Manville
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Description
Information sheet providing detail about hand fabrication of a one-piece straight duct from a 48" x 120" x 1" thick (1.22 m x 3.05 m x 25 mm) sheet where the total inside duct dimensions equals 112" (2.84 m) or less.
Author(s)
Air Diffusion Council
Organization(s)
ADC
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Description
Standard providing a comprehensive approach to evaluating, selecting, specifying and installing flexible duct in HVAC systems.
Author(s)
ATCO Rubber Products Inc.,
Air Duct Council
Organization(s)
ADC
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Description
Presentation about proper installation of flexible ducts.
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U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
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DOE case study findings on raised ceiling interior duct systems.
Author(s)
Coble Brian
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how insulating and air sealing unfinished attic spaces can lead to reduced energy bills in some homes.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Information sheet describing transfer ducts and grilles for HVAC.