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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.
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The Earthbound Report
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Article from The Earthbound Report on passive cooling design strategies for homes located in hot climates.
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Journal of Light Construction
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A story about how omission of two small but critical wall details, a kick-out flashing and a weep screed, lead to extensive water damage to a wall.
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Green Building Advisor
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Website that explains and provides diagrams for covering up above-grade rigid foam insulation.
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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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NFPA
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Factsheet describing defensible space and wildfire risk reduction steps that homeowners can take to make their homes safer during a wildfire.
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Factsheet describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding and soffit coverings in high wind and coastal areas.
How To Shut Off Your Natural Gas In An Emergency – Learn How To Locate And Shut Off Your Natural Gas
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SoCalGas
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Webpage describing how to locate and manually shut off natural gas service at the meter.
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IBHS
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Checklist for verifying FORTIFIED levels and documentation needed.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Report sumarizing a workshop to initiate a professional discussion about eventual benefits of the application of massive technologies in US buildings.
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BSC
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Information sheet summarizing ICF wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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City of Colorado Springs Colorado
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Wildfire guidance for homes located in the wildland urban interface, focused on site design and individual pieces of the home.
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FireSafe Montana
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Ignition resistant residential construction and landscaping guidelines from FireSafe Montana.
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Canada Masonry Design Centre,
CMDC
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An impact test report from projectile missile tests against brick veneer, verifying that brick veneers perform well to resisting hurricane force wind driven debris.
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Green Building Advisor
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Article in Energy Design Update describing the cost and savings benefits of electronically commutated motors (ECMs) for HVAC equipment.
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NAHB
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Guide detailing best practices on how to build wall assemblies with absorptive claddings such as brick, stone that drain and dry well.
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PNNL
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Report providing information about techniques and approaches to improve the efficiency of recessed lighting.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSD
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Report discussing the importance of durability and energy efficiency in building construction.
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Pipeline & Gas Journal
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Article describing excess flow valves installed on gas lines to shut-off natural gas flow to a home in the event that a gas line is severed due to an earthquake, natural disaster, earthquake, etc.
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NIST,
NRIFD
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Article from Samuel L. Manzello and Sayaka Suzuki on tests undertaken to find the ideal amount of board spacing to resist deck ignition during fires.
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EPA
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Webpage that provides information on federal requirements for the renovation and demolition of buildings that contain asbestos.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article from Building Science Corporation explaining 'wash and wear buildings' that are designed to be flooded and washed out afterwards.
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FEMA
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Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how insulated siding can save homeowners energy by providing continuous exterior insulation.
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NREL
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NREL webpage for insulating attics.
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NAHB Research Center
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Information sheet with construction details, pros and cons of insulated concrete forms.
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NREL,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Fact sheet describing the newly developed Ventilation-Integrated Comfort System (VICS) that reduces space requirements and eliminates costly ductwork for separate heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, all while enhancing performance, addressing the demand for energy-efficient homes, and...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering reservoir claddings, back ventilation and vapor throttles.
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BSC
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Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.
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SMUD
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Webpage describing benefits of adding battery storage to homes and an estimation tool.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Information sheet about efficiency and health benefits of MERV filters.
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IBHS
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Document from IBHS explaining how to inspect homes for earthquake preparedness and retrofit solutions for homes that have suffered structural damage as a result of earthquakes.
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IBHS
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Report describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more hurricane resistant.
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University of Georgia
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Webpage describing how to conserve heat or find alternative heat sources during a power outage to keep one room warm.
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National Concrete Masonry Association
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Article providing guidance for installing manufactured stone veneer, including information on rainscreens.
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Energy Vanguard
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Information sheet discussing the downside to recessed can lights.
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EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
OSHA
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Guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA on worker and employer interactions with lead contaminants.
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ALA
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American Lighting Association website homepage.
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NFPA
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Webpage published by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) that lists more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.
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Journal of Light Construction
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Article describing lessons for builders and changes to local building code in Colorado Springs in response to regional wildfires.
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BetterBuiltNW,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA
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Web article describing two options for sizing ductless minisplit heat pumps, including a free HVAC sizing tool.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report on whole-house and spot ventilation strategies for improved indoor air quality.
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Cal Fire
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A webpage outlining CAL FIRE’s recommendations for creating defensible space.
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Boston Solar
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Webpage from Boston Solar describing how solar plus storage options can be beneficial for maintaining electricity during power outages.
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International Masonry Institute
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Webpage featuring hundreds of illustrations of masonry construction details for brick, congrete, stone, tile, stucco, etc.
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U.S. Gypsum Company
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Brochure discussing specific practices for mitigating moisture and mold during the construction process.
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EPA
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Website providing guidance about mold and moisture for homes, schools, multifamily and commercial buildings.
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Western Wood Products Association
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Document addressing common questions about moisture, mold and wood.
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EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
OSHA
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Worker guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA on how to deal with mold in homes following natural disasters.
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RESNET
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RESNET standards aimed to ensure that accurate and consistent home energy ratings are performed by accredited home energy rating providers through their raters nationwide.