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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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A review on the knowledge about ventilated wall claddings from field performance and hydrothermal modeling.
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Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory,
CRREL
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Report describing the formation of icicles and ice dams along poorly ventilated roofs and how to mitigate ventilation issues with insulation and vents.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Information sheet about proper ventilation and air sealing.
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ASHRAE
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Report describing the use of attic ventilation to control moisture in cathedral roofs and avoid the formation of ice dams.
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Washington State University Extension Energy Program
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Report describing a field study of 31 homes to test envelope and duct leakage and fan flowrates, and to determine ventilation operation characteristics.
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DOE
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Information sheet explaining how weatherstripping can be an easy and cost-effective way to save money on energy costs and improve comfort by reducing drafts.
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Polyguard
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An article describing a way to protect drain and ventilation holes in brick veneer siding against pests. Selecting a fine screen mesh opening (1/55-inch or 0.5-mm) is important to guard against small insects such as subterranean termites.
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U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA coronavirus Q&A discussing the role of HVAC filters in dealing with COVID-19.
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DOE
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Brochure about how to install and use a whole-house fan.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report summarizing results from a case study about whole-house mechanical ventilation systems in Chicago.
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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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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing sustainable community development of near zero energy homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
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CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report and case study describing a retrofit project for single family homes in the Pacific Northwest.