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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Factsheet describing the importance of system charging, superheat and subcooling.
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BSC
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Article discussing the risks that can occur from undercutting bedroom doors to provide return airflow from bedrooms, as well as corrective measures that can be taken to address these risks.
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CCHRC
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Webpage describing how different amounts and types of snow loads affect the structural integrity of roofs and homes.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Center for Science Education
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A heat map showing the average number of tornadoes per year across the United States
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USDA
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Webpage describing the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and how to plan residential building to mitigate wildfire risks associated with building in the WUI.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Information sheet about insulation materials.
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ENERGY STAR
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A factsheet providing information on ENERGY STAR certified gas tankless water heaters with information on how they cut water heating expenses while providing a continuous delivery of hot water.
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DOE
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Brochure about how to install and use a whole-house fan.
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PG&E
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Technical fact sheet describing proper operation, sizing, and installation of whole-house fans.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Article about one way to deal with the cold-water surprise effect of tankless water heaters.
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Contractor Magazine
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Article explaining the importance of expansion tank knowledge.
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ENERGY STAR
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Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.
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University of Minnesota,
ASHRAE,
ORNL,
NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Conference paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings describing moisture from basements and crawlspaces as a source of indoor humidity and providing recommendations for finishing below-grade spaces to limit potential indoor...
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NFPA
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Website containing links to key wildfire codes and standards.
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USDA
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Webpage from USDA and U.S. Forest Service with a map of potential wildfire risk across the U.S.
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GNWT ECC
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Website describing how wildfires spread and how fuels, weather, and topography influence fires.
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GNWT ECC
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Webpage describing the behavior of wildfires.
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IBHS
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Webpage describing ways builders and communities an reduce wildfire risk.
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IBHS
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A webpage providing guidance on increasing the wildfire resistance of a home.
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USDA,
USFS
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A website created by the U.S. Forest Service, containing interactive maps, charts and resources to help communities explore their risk to wildfires.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Article describing the impacts of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality and some ways ASHRAE is responding.
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CRS
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Fact sheet providing recent statistics on wildfires in the U.S.
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Journal of Light Construction
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Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.
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USFA
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Webpage from USFA compiling resources from across the U.S. on Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) information.
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection,
Cal Fire,
CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal,
CAL FIRE - OSFM
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A list of exterior building products and materials approved for use in wildland urban interface zoned homes. These products are non-combustible or ignition-resistant.
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County of Shasta California
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An example of wildland urban interface construction requirements for new buildings built in very high fire risk zones/areas.
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USFA
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Website summarizing wildland codes and standards, including related NFPA codes and standards.
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Princeton University
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Paper describing wind influences on air infiltration related energy losses for residential housing and the shielding effects of fences, adjacent structures, and vegetation.
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Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics,
International Association for Wind Engineering,
IAWE
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Study showcasing the location of the highest uplift force on the hip, ridge, and perimeter regions of roofs, and thus roofing material needs for the most fasteners and adhesive at these locations.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
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Study analyzing wind pressures on hip roofs where two hip roofs come together forming an L or T shaped roof or building.
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NIBS
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Article discussing structural and nonstructural building components and illustrates a variety of wind-induced damages, including wind-driven rain infiltration.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing ways to properly flash windows and doors to resist water intrusion in coastal environments; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”
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U.S. DOE
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DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Fact sheet poster describing and comparing the energy-saving and comfort benefits of window attachment options such as low-emissivity storm windows, automated blinds, cellular shades, and solar screens, etc.
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AERC
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Fact sheet providing information on window attachments and their potential for improving energy efficiency.
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USCPSC
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Webpage documenting a recall of a window shade product.
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University of Florida IFAS Extension
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Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR website to find the best windows by selecting your state and county (or zip code in California) to find your climate zone and learn more about picking the best product for your area.
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National Weather Service
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Description
Website sharing how to stay safe before, during, and after a winter storm.
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University of Missouri
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Article describing how generators being used for backup power during outages can lead to safety concerns.
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Red Cross
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Webpage from American Red Cross describing how to stay safe and prepare homes for severe winter weather such as blizzards.
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CDC
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Website providing information to prepare for winter storms, prevent cold temperature-related health problems, and protect yourself during all stages of a winter storm.
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Habitat for Humanity
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Webpage describing steps to take to prepare homes for winter weather as well as safety information for after storms have passed.
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Intertek
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Presentation about the combustion properties of wood.
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Simpson Strong Tie
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Catalog detailing the metal connector products manufactured by Simpson Strong-Tie and their applications and strengths.
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NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR
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Information sheet about the moisture properties of wood.
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AWC
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Manual providing engineered and prescriptive design requirements for wood frame construction used in one and two-family dwellings.
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Florida Division of Emergency Management
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A hurricane retrofit guide describing techniques for strengthening roof-to-wall connections for family homes.
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USDA
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Report summarizing information on wood as an engineering material, and presents properties of wood and wood-based products of particular concern to the architect and engineer.
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Washington State Department of Ecology
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This web site has information about burn bans, which wood burning devices are legal in Washington, why wood smoke is harmful to health, and how to reduce the smoke from your wood burning device.