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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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Author(s)
Earthquake Country Alliance,
Southern California Earthquake Center
Organization(s)
ECA,
SCEC
Publication Date
Description
Factsheet describing how to secure water heaters to resist seismic activity.
Author(s)
Ecotope
Organization(s)
Ecotope
Publication Date
Description
Free online tool for sizing central heat pump water heater systems.
Author(s)
Washington State Department of Health
Organization(s)
Washington State Department of Health
Publication Date
Description
A fact sheet providing homeowners with guidance on properly securing water heaters to prevent them from tipping in an earthquake.