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ASHRAE
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A report that evaluates the force it takes to crack stucco of various thicknesses.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Brochure intended to provide readers with a working knowledge of residential heating and cooling duct systems.
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CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report describing the recommended best practices to achieve energy savings without compromising health or safety.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Partnership for Resource Conservation,
Mountain Energy Partnership
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Document illustrating some analysis concepts that are proven to be effective and reliable in analyzing the transient energy usage of advanced energy systems as well as of entire houses.
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California Legislative Information
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Description of California Senate Bill SB 1898, which requires the sale of new seismic gas shutoff devices sold in California to be certified by the State Architect.
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American Boiler Manufacturers Association
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Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.
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BSC
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Report investigating the nature, strength, and durability of connections between high performance dwellings and developments.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report outlining how conditioned crawlspaces perform better than vented crawlspaces in terms of safety, health, comfort, durability and energy consumption.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.
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CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report developed for Habitat for Humanity about lessons learned from demonstration retrofit projects undertaken by Habitat for Humanity affiliates in New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania; with building systems consulting and technical assistance provided by Steven Winter Associates.
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The Journal of Light Construction
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An article written by Don Jackson of The Journal of Light Construction on how to detail brick veneer siding wall.