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Cooling Related Performance of Finished and Unfinished Metal Roofing Systems

Author(s)

Parker Danny S,

Sonne Jeffrey K,

Sherwin John S

Organization(s)

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Publication Date

January, 2002

Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of finished and unfinished metal roofing systems on cooling energy performance in a test facility.

Cooling with a Whole-House Fan

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

DOE

Publication Date

January, 2022

DOE Energy Saver webpage summarizing the use of whole-house fans for cooling.

Cooling with Ventilation

Author(s)

Chandra Subrato,

Houston Michael M,

Fairey Philip W

Organization(s)

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Publication Date

December, 1986

Report providing recommendations to builders regarding how to reduce cooling loads, use air-circulation fans, natural ventilation, window and building design for natural ventilation, and whole-house fans.

Cooling Your Home Naturally

Author(s)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

NREL,

DOE

Publication Date

October, 1994

Short report providing tips on how to reduce heat gain and passively cool a home.

Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 338: Termite Prevention and Control

Author(s)

University of Georgia,

Wang Changlu

Organization(s)

University of Georgia

Publication Date

March, 2019

A fact sheet providing information on termite species and how to prevent them from entering into your home.

Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1 1/2-Story Homes in Cold Climates

Author(s)

Ojczyk Cindy

Organization(s)

University of Minnesota,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE,

NothernSTAR

Publication Date

December, 2014

Report exploring alternative methods to find long-term solutions to energy loss in 1 ½-story homes to save energy, improve comfort, prevent frost buildup on the underside of the roof deck, and reduce the risk of ice dam formation/reformation.

Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1-1/2 Story Homes in Cold Climates, Minneapolis, MN

Author(s)

University of Minnesota,

NorthernSTAR

Organization(s)

NSTAR,

UMN

Publication Date

December, 2014

This case study describes costs associated with the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership for retrofitting roofs with rigid foam over the roof deck, especially on one and a half-story homes.

Cost Analysis of Simple Phase Change Material-Enhanced Building Envelopes in Southern U.S. Climates

Author(s)

Fallahi Ali,

Shukla Nitin,

Kosny Jan

Organization(s)

Fraunhofer CSE,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

January, 2013

Report focusing on building envelopes that have been enhanced with phase change materials (PCMs), which can simultaneously reduce total cooling loads and shift peak-hour loads.

Cost Effectiveness of Home Energy Retrofits in Pre-Code Vintage Homes in the United States

Author(s)

Fairey Philip W,

Parker Danny S

Organization(s)

Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,

BA-PIRC,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

November, 2012

Research study examining the opportunities for cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits in residential archetypes constructed before 1980 (Pre-Code) in 14 U.S. cities.

Cost Effectiveness of Home Energy Retrofits in Pre-Code Vintage Homes in the United States

Author(s)

Fairey Philip W,

Parker Danny S

Organization(s)

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE,

Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,

BA-PIRC,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Publication Date

November, 2012

Report describing the analytical study of renewable energy retrofits to homes built before 1980 and whether it is cost efficient or not.

Cost of Constructing a Home

Author(s)

Ford Carmel

Organization(s)

National Association of Home Builders,

NAHB

Publication Date

January, 2020

Document describing the methodology and results from 2009 to 2019 of the National Association of Home Builders' Construction Cost survey, which collects information from builders on the various components that go into the sales price of a typical single-family home.

Cost, Design, and Performance of Solar Hot Water in Cold-Climate Homes

Author(s)

Aldrich Robb,

Vijayakumar Gayathri

Organization(s)

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

Publication Date

May, 2006

Report describing the monitored long-term performance of two solar domestic water heating systems in northern climates.

Costs and Benefits of Insulating Concrete Forms for Residential Construction

Author(s)

National Association of Home Builders Research Center,

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,

Office of Policy Development and Research,

Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing

Organization(s)

NAHB Research Center,

HUD,

PDR,

PATH

Publication Date

November, 2001

Information sheet with construction details, pros and cons of insulated concrete forms.

CPA Publishes VOC Emission Barrier Effects Technical Bulletin - VOC Emission Barrier Effects of Laminates, Overlays and Coatings for Particleboard, Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) and Hardboard

Author(s)

Composite Panel Association

Organization(s)

CPA

Publication Date

February, 2024

Technical bulletin addressing surfacing options in regards to composite wood panels and their emission barrier capabilities.

Crawlspace Insulation

Author(s)

Southface Energy Institute,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy,

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Organization(s)

ORNL,

SEI,

DOE

Publication Date

May, 2009

Information sheet about crawlspace insulation, including installation details.

Crawlspaces – Either In or Out, BSI-115

Author(s)

Lstiburek Joseph W

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Publication Date

March, 2020

Article discussing whether or not to seal and insulate crawlspaces.

Create a Fire Smart Yard

Author(s)

FIRESafe Marin

Organization(s)

FIRESafe Marin

Publication Date

January, 2020

Webpage from FireSafe Marin explaining the different landscaping strategies near homes to lower the risk of a home's ignition from wildfire.

Creating a Fire Adapted Home

Author(s)

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

Organization(s)

IBHS

Publication Date

February, 2016

Fact sheet describing guidance for choosing appropriate materials and using proper construction practices when rebuilding, repairing, or renovating a home to increase its resistance to fires.

Criteria for Moisture-Control Design Analysis in Buildings, ANSI/ASHRAE 160-2021

Author(s)

American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers,

American National Standards Institute

Organization(s)

ASHRAE,

ANSI

Publication Date

January, 2021

Standard describing prediction, mitigation, and reduction of moisture damage to the building envelope, materials, components, systems, and furnishings, depending on climate, construction type, and HVAC system operation; the webstore allows preview or full purchase.

CRRC - Cool Roof Rating Council

Author(s)

Cool Roof Rating Council

Organization(s)

CRRC

Publication Date

January, 2023

Website providing information about the Cool Roof Rating Council including programs, membership, and resources for the construction industry.

Dam Ice Dam, BSI-046

Author(s)

Lstiburek Joseph W

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Publication Date

February, 2011

Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.

Database of Low-e Storm Window Energy Performance across U.S. Climate Zones

Author(s)

Cort Katherine A,

Culp Thomas D

Organization(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

Birch Point Consulting,

BPC

Publication Date

September, 2014

Research study evaluating energy savings and cost effectiveness of installing low-emissivity (low-e) storm windows over existing windows in residential homes in all climate zones.

De-Icing Ice Dams, BSI-097

Author(s)

Lstiburek Joseph W

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Publication Date

October, 2018

Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.

Dealing with and preventing ice dams

Author(s)

University of Minnesota Extension

Organization(s)

University of Minnesota

Publication Date

January, 2019

Webpage explaining what causes the formation of ice dams on roofs and steps to take to prevent them.

Decay of Wood

Author(s)

Baker Maurice C

Organization(s)

National Research Council Canada,

NRC

Publication Date

March, 1969

Article describing the causes of wood decay and moisture issues.

Decks - Fire Safe or Not?

Author(s)

Stephen L. Quarles

Organization(s)

University of California

Publication Date

January, 2005

Article from Stephen L. Quarles on fire resistant decking design and materials recommendations.

Decks in the Line of Fire

Author(s)

Bolton Bill

Organization(s)

Journal of Light Construction,

JLC

Publication Date

July, 2007

Author(s)

Neymark Joel,

Roberts David

Organization(s)

J. Neymark & Associates,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Publication Date

June, 2013

Report describing the progress toward and issues related to developing a usable, standardized, empirical data-based software accuracy test suite.

Deep-Dish Retrofits, BSI-079

Author(s)

Lstiburek Joseph W

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Publication Date

August, 2014

Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.

Defensible Space - Home Builder’s Guide to Construction in Wildfire Zones, FEMA 4

Author(s)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Organization(s)

FEMA

Publication Date

September, 2008

Technical fact sheet proving information on creating defensible space to reduce the risk of damage from fires to property.

Desiccant Enhanced Evaporative Air Conditioning: Parametric Analysis and Design

Author(s)

Kozubal Eric,

Woods Jason,

Burch Jay,

Bovanian Aaron,

Merrigan Tim

Organization(s)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Publication Date

October, 2013

Report presenting a parametric analysis using a numerical model of a new concept in desiccant and evaporative air conditioning.

Design and Construction of Interior Duct System

Author(s)

McIlvaine Janet E R,

Beal David,

Fairey Philip W

Organization(s)

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Publication Date

July, 2002

This study focuses on the design, construction, and performance of the interior chase approach as implemented by five different builders in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.

Design Guide For Improving Hospital Safety In Earthquakes Floods and High Winds: Providing Protection To People And Buildings, FEMA 577

Author(s)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Organization(s)

FEMA

Publication Date

June, 2007

FEMA risk management series guide on hospital safety and resilience to natural disasters.

Designing and Building Resilient Wall Systems with Engineered Rainscreen Products.

Author(s)

Lolley Keith,

Dalgleish Laverne

Organization(s)

Building Enclosure Moisture Management Institute

Publication Date

March, 2016

Conference paper describing the use of engineered rainscreen products to provide air flow and water drainage space in wall assemblies in residential and commercial buildings.

Designing Closed Crawlspaces

Author(s)

Dastur Cyrus

Organization(s)

Advanced Energy

Publication Date

June, 2016

Guide about designing and installing closed crawlspaces.

Designing Energy Efficient New Homes for a Warm Climate

Author(s)

EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension

Organization(s)

EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension

Publication Date

July, 2019

Article from The Home Energy Community of Practice on designing energy efficient homes in hot climate zones, including home orientation, window location, and roof design considerations.

Designing for Earthquakes - A Manual for Architects, FEMA P-454

Author(s)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Organization(s)

FEMA

Publication Date

December, 2006

Report explaining the principles of seismic design to architects.

Designing for Flood Levels Above the BFE, FEMA Technical Fact Sheet No. 1.6

Author(s)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Organization(s)

FEMA

Publication Date

December, 2010

Fact sheet describing design and construction practices that reduce the likelihood of flood damage in the event that flood levels exceed the BFE, including illustrations of appropriate construction practices; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact...

Designing for Floods, BSI-128

Author(s)

Lstiburek Joseph W

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Publication Date

January, 2022

Report providing guidance on designing buildings to be flood resistant.

Designing Forced-Air HVAC Systems

Author(s)

Puttagunta Srikanth

Organization(s)

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

Publication Date

August, 2010

Document providing design guidance and software tool information for forced-air HVAC systems.

Designing Houses That Keep Their Cool

Author(s)

Wilson Alex

Organization(s)

Green Building Advisor

Publication Date

July, 2013

Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.