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EPA,
FEMA,
HUD
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Description
Homeowner guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on dealing with radon following a natural disaster.
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SSC
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Description
Guidebook that provides information on earthquake hazards that can damage homes, the design and retrofit of earthquake resistant housing, and how to find more information on earthquake safety.
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ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
Davis Energy Group
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Description
Report on a project that enhanced the HWSIM distribution system model to more accurately model pipe heat transfer.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing the factors that can lead to inefficient hot water distribution systems in homes.
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Siding Cost Guide
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Description
A starting point for ballparking and comparing the cost of different siding materials and a brief overview of the pros and cons of different siding materials.
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BEEHA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Description
Report detailing an evaluation of Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) residential energy efficiency demand side management (DSM) programs to assess their impacts and relative measures of energy and economic performance.
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Aspen Publishers
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Description
Report with information for builders and retrofitters to help eliminate hazards and coincidental energy losses that come from attached garages.
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FSEC
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Description
Report about measurements of three recent vintage dishwashers of very different efficiencies showing that while they are substantially more efficient than older dishwashers.
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The Earthbound Report
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Description
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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Description
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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Description
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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Description
Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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NFPA
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Description
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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Description
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
Organization(s)
SoCalGas
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Description
Webpage describing how to locate and manually shut off natural gas service at the meter.
Organization(s)
IBHS
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Description
Checklist for verifying FORTIFIED levels and documentation needed.
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Building Science Corporation
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Description
Report exploring four questions to determine the level of risk associated with adding drained exterior insulation to the exterior of an existing home during an energy retrofit.
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BSC
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Description
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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Description
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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Description
Ignition resistant residential construction and landscaping guidelines from FireSafe Montana.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Journal article presenting modeling of residential gas water heaters via dynamic simulation models to determine the effect of the pilot light on their annual energy consumption.
Organization(s)
Canada Masonry Design Centre,
CMDC
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Description
An impact test report from projectile missile tests against brick veneer, verifying that brick veneers perform well to resisting hurricane force wind driven debris.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Colorado,
CU
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Description
Report presenting improved air conditioner (AC) and heat pump (HP) modeling methods in the context of whole-building simulation tools.
Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor
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Description
Article in Energy Design Update describing the cost and savings benefits of electronically commutated motors (ECMs) for HVAC equipment.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Description
Presentation on Improving Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump Modeling.
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NAHB
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Description
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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Description
Report providing information about techniques and approaches to improve the efficiency of recessed lighting.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSD
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Description
Report discussing the importance of durability and energy efficiency in building construction.
Organization(s)
Pipeline & Gas Journal
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Description
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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Description
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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Description
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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Description
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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Description
Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.
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BSC
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Description
Article explaining installing cavity insulation.
Organization(s)
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
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NREL
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Description
NREL webpage for insulating attics.
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NREL,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Description
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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BSC
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Description
Brochure with information on maintaining drainage plane continuity at deck ledger locations.
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BSC
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Description
Article discussing indoor water management.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering reservoir claddings, back ventilation and vapor throttles.
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Texas A&M University
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Description
Research report discussing the reduction of HVAC energy consumption to meet U.S. greenhouse gas targets and DOE's energy-efficient building goals. It introduces iComfort, an IoT-based system for optimizing home comfort and energy savings.
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BSC
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Description
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.
Organization(s)
SMUD
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Description
Webpage describing benefits of adding battery storage to homes and an estimation tool.
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Information sheet about efficiency and health benefits of MERV filters.
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IBHS
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Description
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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Description
Report describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more hurricane resistant.
Organization(s)
University of Georgia
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Description
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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Description
Article providing guidance for installing manufactured stone veneer, including information on rainscreens.
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Energy Vanguard
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Description
Information sheet discussing the downside to recessed can lights.
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BA-PIRC,
Gas Technology Institute
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Description
Report targeting the growing number of homes utilizing deep retrofit measures and new construction practices to realize sufficiently lower infiltration levels that require mechanical ventilation as prescribed by ASHRAE Standard 62.2.