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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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Author(s)
Gromicko
Organization(s)
International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
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Description
Webpage explaining how to site and orient a house to take advantage of the solar path.
Author(s)
Nich,
Gromicko
Organization(s)
International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
Publication Date
Description
Article describing the correct installation of clothes dryer exhaust ducts.
Author(s)
Gromicko
Organization(s)
International Association of Certified Home Inspectors,
InterNACHI
Publication Date
Description
Article defining structural design loads and ways to calculate them, including dead loads, live loads, soil lateral loads, wind loads, snow loads, earthquake loads, and other loads.
Author(s)
Gromicko
Organization(s)
International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
Publication Date
Description
Document outlining important safety considerations of ventless fireplaces.