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NFPA
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A report examining the presence, reliability, effectiveness, and impact of sprinkler systems in structure fires.
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UL
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Standard covering overs mounting systems, including mounting devices, clamping devices and ground lugs for use with photovoltaic modules and panels and contains requirements for ground-mounted and roof systems as part of a nonstructural building component.
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Underwriters Laboratories LLC
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This standard primarily addresses wind uplift and other issues associated with PV panel mounting systems.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Case study about affordable housing in a mixed, humid climate.
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EPA
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Report describing actions home and business owners can take to deal with underground storage tanks that are displaced by flood waters and preventative steps they can take to reduce the likelihood of tank displacement in the future.
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Building Science Corporation
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Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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BSD-102 report providing guidance about whether to construct a vented or unvented attic based on hygro-thermal zone.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information sheet with methods for constructing or retrofitting basements to reduce moisture issues.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide providing information about controlling rainwater through use of drainage planes.
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National Air Filtration Association (NAFA)
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NAFA’s user guide for understanding ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2012.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information sheet describing the function of a vapor barrier, and methods to retard the migration of water vapor.
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FEMA
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Documents describing Flood Resistant Provisions of codes published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officers (IAPMO): the Uniform Mechanical Code; Uniform Plumbing Code; Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code; and Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (Uniform...
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IAPMO
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The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has been protecting the public’s health and safety for ninety-three years by working in concert with government and industry to implement comprehensive plumbing and mechanical systems around the world. Main website.
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University of California
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Wildfire mitigation guidelines from the University of California outlining how to mitigate fire risk for attached decks.
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SCEC,
University of Southern California
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Webpage from Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) on identifying key problem spots on unreinforced masonry chimneys and how to retrofit them to withstand seismic forces.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.
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Building Science Corporation
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Document summarizing the various papers on unvented conditioned cathedralized attics found on BSC's website.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report focusing on the performance and durability of unvented-cathedralized attics in hot-humid climates with both tile and asphalt shingle roofing.
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FSEC,
NREL
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Report addressing the ever increasing percentage of whole house energy use that is attributable to miscellaneous electricity loads (MELs) and major appliances.
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NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
NSTAR
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Presentation describing the challenges of insulating an existing basement, presented to the Building America residential energy-efficiency stakeholder meeting.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering wind uplift and roofing membrane failures.
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USDA Forest Service
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Manual describing scientific, technical, and practical information needed to work with communities on urban forestry, including a section on trees and construction.
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USDA
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Interactive map maintained by the USDA showing plant hardiness zones throughout the U.S.
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FEMA
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Technical fact sheet highlighting important building connections and illustrating the proper use of various types of connection hardware; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”
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USGS
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Webpage for the United States Geological Survey for the Department of the Interior.
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USGS
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Website providing a probabilistic map of the expected number of damaging earthquakes around the U.S.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing the purpose of Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs), how to obtain FIRMs, DFIRMs, and Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), and highlighting features that are important to coastal builders, including flood zones and flood elevations;; also...
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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This study uses a computer simulation approach to examine the energy and indoor air quality implications of passive and hybrid ventilation systems.
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The Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Article describing how adhesives can be used to make homes in high-wind locations stronger and how adhesives could be too effective resulting in overloading foundation anchors under earthquake loads.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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A reference guide providing basic tips on using backup generators safely and effectively.
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EPA
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Webpage describing the use of cool roofs to reduce heat islands and and benefits and costs.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Document presenting analysis results, focusing on relative humidity (RH) excursions, which are defined as unique events of indoor RH above a threshold.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Document providing a case study of commissioned performance measures that justify costs for these demonstration and "live" show homes.
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Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group
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Report on investigating the effectiveness of using solar thermal water heaters to address heat losses from piping while recirculating water in multifamily buildings.
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Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Western Massachusetts Electric Company,
Northeast Utilities
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Report summarizing results from a study in Massachusetts that aimed to upgrade existing homes and incorporate solar thermal systems.
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ARBI,
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group
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Research study comparing TRNSYS Type 604 pipe model against laboratory pipe heat loss test data and detailed field monitoring data.
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Building Envelope Materials
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Research report that validates Pinhole Insulation®, offering a cost-effective, minimally invasive solution for enhancing insulation and air sealing in enclosed roof cavities, improving R-value by 60% compared to traditional methods.
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NREL
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Report about a project with successful integration of numerous energy-conservation and renewable-energy features into a beautiful, comfortable, and very energy-efficient off-grid home.
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BSC
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Information sheet providing recommendations on the installation of vapor control layers.
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BSC
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Information sheet providing information about vapor management in building assemblies.
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BSC
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Information sheet providing details on the vapor permeance of different types of materials used in building assemblies.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
EnerNOC
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Report discussing the measured variability in indoor space temperatures in a set of 60 homes located in Florida, New York, Oregon, and Washington.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Article describing a method for flashing roof vent boots, describing how to flash the pipe, how to flash over and under the pan, and finish by shaping the shingles, as well as addressing potential water leakage by adding an additional seal with EPDM flashing tape with a butyl adhesive backing to the...
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FSEC
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Preliminary results of two monitored lab homes constructed to represent the thermal characteristics of typical existing Florida homes are presented.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Building science report describing issues with vented attics in hot-humid climates and how sealed attic construction may be a solution.
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NREL
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NREL webpage with information to keep attic ventilation up to code and protected from wind washing.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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A review on the knowledge about ventilated wall claddings from field performance and hydrothermal modeling.
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Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory,
CRREL
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Report describing the formation of icicles and ice dams along poorly ventilated roofs and how to mitigate ventilation issues with insulation and vents.