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ABTCO Vinyl Siding
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Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.
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International Code Council
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This Standard provides a consistent, uniform methodology for evaluating the airtightness of building envelopes and heating and cooling air ducts and the air flows of mechanical ventilation systems.
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BPI
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Fact sheet that details the steps needed to perform a combustion appliance safety inspection to determine if fossil fuel-fired appliances are operating safely under a depressurized condition.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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The Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x4 wood frame studs, wood structural panel sheathing (WSP) as wall bracing and added backing for foam sheathing, a layer of rigid foam sheathing insulation up to 1.5 inches thick over the WSP, and a cladding system installed over the foam sheathing in low...
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Part I of the Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x6 wood frame studs, wood structural panel (WSP) sheathing as exterior sheathing, gypsum board as interior sheathing, and a cladding system installed over WSP sheathing in low-rise residential buildings up to three stories in height. Walls with...
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Natural Resources Canada
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Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.