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IBHS
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Webpage that provides regional guides to help home and business owners prioritize necessary retrofit projects for wildfire resistance.
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Remodeling Magazine
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Remodeling Magazine website.
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FEMA
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Webpage from FEMA describing how to properly reconstruct masonry fireplace chimneys damages by earthquakes.
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Steven Winter Associates,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Technical report describing the research and development of the Ventilation-Integrated Comfort System (VICS) which is a specifically designed, energy-efficient solution that seamlessly integrates with low-capacity, ducted heating, and cooling systems, offering controllable, balanced energy recovery...
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EPA
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Report providing information on mechanical air-cleaning devices for ventilation when conventional methods are not warranted.
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Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Paper covering a parametric study of foundation heat exchanger-based ground source heat pump systems for several house configurations in a range of European locations, with an emphasis on determining feasible combinations.
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City of Portland OR
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Website providing resources for seismic retrofits for builders and homeowners as well as city permit requirements from the City of Portland OR.
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FEMA
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A student manual for containing information on residential sprinkler systems.
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The Canadian Masonry Research Institute
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Testing of various siding materials for their ability to resist bullets from small firearms.
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EPA
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EPA guide on responsible appliance disposal for consumers.
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HIRL
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A quick-reference guide advising homeowners on how to anchor home appliances and protect from seismic damages.
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HIRL
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A quick-reference guide advising homeowners on how to elevate and protect outdoor HVAC equipment from high winds and floods.
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HIRL
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A retrofit sheet providing information on elevating and securing water heaters to protect against damage during a flood.
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Department of Civil Engineering,
McMaster University
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Technical paper covering the retrofit of unreinforced masonry buildings.
Retrofitting Knob and Tube Wiring An Investigation into Codes, Assessment, Wiring Practices and Cost
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Building Research Council
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Guide on retrofitting insulation in cavities.
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NAHB Research Center
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Document presenting step-by-step process for installing rigid insulating sheathing over wood studs or house wrap.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering non-combustible continuous exterior insulation and non-combustible roof venting.
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HUD
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Factsheet from HUD describing how to properly rebuild following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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HUD
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Factsheet from HUD describing how homeowners can retrofit homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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HUD
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Factsheet from HUD describing how to rebuild following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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HUD
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Factsheet for builders from HUD on how to rebuild homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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HUD
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Guidance from HUD on how to restore homes following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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HUD
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Guidance from HUD on how to restore homes following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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PG&E
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Brochure for utility customers describing installation of an excess flow valve to automatically shut off natural gas flow into a home in the event of a gas line rupture.
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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.
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City of Malibu
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Fact sheet for natural gas customers describing city’s seismic gas shut-off valve requirements.
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Contractor Magazine
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Second part of an article series focusing on servicing high efficiency modcon boilers. This part focuses on paperwork and follow-up communication with the homeowner for scheduling annual maintenance.
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Contractor Magazine
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Article describing the author's experiences in owning and servicing a modcon boiler.
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FTC
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FTC website explaining the usefulness of the EnergyGuide label when shopping for home appliances.
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sidingcost.org
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Website providing the pros and cons of different siding materials for home building, including wood, vinyl, fiber cement, stucco, brick, metal, and stone.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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How hard can it be to insulate a flat sheet of concrete? I mean you only have three choices – on the top, on the bottom, or on the edge. OK, you might have some combination of the three as well.
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NREL,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy,
EERE
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Fact sheet outlining the research behind how smart ventilation controls boost energy efficiency and indoor air quality, including research findings from seasonal temperature, timer, and real-time weather-based controls showing that all three systems showed potential for energy savings while...
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SEIA
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SEIA resources page.
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Solar Rating & Certification Corporation
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The Solar Rating & Certification Corporation is the leading solar heating and cooling product certification program in North America, certifying to the requirements of International and Uniform Codes and Standards
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Report identifying the important aspects of building design and construction to enable installation of solar photovoltaic and heating systems at some time after the building is constructed.
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DOE
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Website describing how solar water heaters -- also called solar domestic hot water systems -- can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home.
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DOE
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Webpage describing the basics of solar plus storage operations on homes.
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Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance
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Description
SPFA website homepage.
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Fire Protection Research Foundation,
FPRF,
National Fire Protection Association,
NFPA
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Literature review from NFPA on the use of insulation to protect the piping in home fire sprinkler systems from freezing conditions.
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ANSI,
BHMA
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Standard establishing requirements for the performance and installation of gasketing systems including intumescents applied to, or mortised to doors, frames or both. The current version of this standard was published in the year 2021 and a can be purchased to be viewed in full from the ANSI webstore...
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ASTM
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Standard showing the test method for resistance to growth of mold on the surface of interior coatings such as paint in an environmental chamber. The current version of the standard was published in the year 2021 and is available for preview and purchase at the referenced link. Previous versions of...
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USDA
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Document providing information on correct storage techniques for lumber to manage moisture.
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EPA
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Document describing correct construction of swales, designed to trap particulate pollutants (suspended solids and trace metals), promote infiltration, and reduce the flow velocity of storm water runoff.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering coating and back venting wood based claddings and trim.
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International Association of Certified Home Inspectors,
InterNACHI
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Article defining structural design loads and ways to calculate them, including dead loads, live loads, soil lateral loads, wind loads, snow loads, earthquake loads, and other loads.
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DeKorne
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Information sheet describing correct application of stucco.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA,
USDA Forest Service
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A report describing methods for constructing homes and treating soils to reduce the risk of termites in buildings.
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Alliance for Water Efficiency
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Web page providing information about water use in pools and spas and tips for how to increase water efficiency.
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EPA
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Presentation, and online course, that provides an introduction to mold and mold remediation for environmental and public health professionals.
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Foam Sheathing Coalition
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Document that gives a step-by-step approach for designing attachments for cladding materials through foam sheathing.