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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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PEX Universe
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PEX Universe
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A webpage discussing how water heater expansion tanks operate and how to repair them.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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A website providing information on how to properly size a water heater based on tank size, volume, peak hour demand and other factors.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A info sheet providing information on ENERGY STAR certified water heaters and the various criteria water heaters must undergo to become ENERGY STAR certified, including metrics on efficiency and performance.