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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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International Code Council
Organization(s)
ICC
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Description
2009 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
Author(s)
International Code Council
Organization(s)
ICC
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Description
2012 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
Author(s)
International Code Council
Organization(s)
ICC
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Description
2015 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
Author(s)
International Code Council
Organization(s)
ICC
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Description
2018 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
Author(s)
Kleva Stephen
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Contractor Magazine
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Article explaining the importance of regular inspections of boiler systems in maintaining their safety, lifespan, and efficiency.
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Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineering
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HPAC Engineering
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An engineering design guide for hydronic heat loops, discussing the features and advantages of condensing boilers.
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PEX Universe
Organization(s)
PEX Universe
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A webpage discussing how water heater expansion tanks operate and how to repair them.
Author(s)
Neuhauser Ken,
Gates Cathy,
Pettit Betsy
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
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U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
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A website providing information on how to properly size a water heater based on tank size, volume, peak hour demand and other factors.
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ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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A info sheet providing information on ENERGY STAR certified water heaters and the various criteria water heaters must undergo to become ENERGY STAR certified, including metrics on efficiency and performance.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
A factsheet providing information on ENERGY STAR certified gas tankless water heaters with information on how they cut water heating expenses while providing a continuous delivery of hot water.