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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet about unvented fireplaces and combustion safety.
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DOE
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Factsheet describing research sponsored by DOE's Building America program to research the importance of attic air sealing and best practice attic air sealing techniques for new and existing homes.
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Green Building Advisor
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Website providing CAD files and drawings of advanced framing details.
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EPA
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Standard document containing the rater checklists and national program requirements for ENERGY STAR Certified Homes, Version 3 (Rev. 7).
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Colorado School of Mines
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Description
Research study simulation adapting and applies the general framework described in Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes for self-testing residential building energy model calibration methods.
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Extension Foundation,
Cooperative Extension System
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Homepage for Extension Foundation, a partner of the Cooperative Extension System, whose goal is providing an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the best land-grant university minds across America.
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DOE,
EPA
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Description
Information sheet about the benefits of purchasing and installing ENERGY STAR rated fans and ventilation products.
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FEMA
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Engineering guide discussing the use of dry floodproofing & appropriate installation techniques.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
University of Minnesota
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Description
Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.
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The Fire Protection Research Foundation
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Description
Report assessing the costs of home fire sprinkler systems.
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RESNET
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RESNET standards aimed to ensure that accurate and consistent home energy ratings are performed by accredited home energy rating providers through their raters nationwide.
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National Fire Protection Association
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Description
Standard providing guidelines for construction projects involving chimneys, fireplaces, venting systems, and solid fuel-burning appliances.
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National Fire Protection Association
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Description
Standard for installing manufactured homes, including specifications and procedures, for installation of utility connections of a manufactured home.
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Massachusetts Building Products
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Information sheet including a checklist of steps to follow for pouring concrete.
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EPA
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Website with information about radon-resistant construction techniques and other radon resources for builders, contractors and homebuyers.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering non-combustible continuous exterior insulation and non-combustible roof venting.
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International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
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Description
Document outlining important safety considerations of ventless fireplaces.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Center for Science Education
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Description
A heat map showing the average number of tornadoes per year across the United States