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FEMA
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Short guide from FEMA describing how to anchor tall bookcases and file cabinets during seismic events.
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ASTM
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ASTM designation regarding two radon control options for low-rise residential building construction. This standard was produced in the year 2008, and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Research study discussing how housewraps restrict or permit the passage of water molecules based on size, but cannot control the direction in which the water vapor molecules move.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Document describing the Building America research benchmark for the residential building program.
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BSC
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Document with the Quality Control Checklist developed as both a guide to assist in the transition to high performance home building, and as a simplified tool to be used as part of any builder's on-site quality control procedures.
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FEMA
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Technical fact sheet proving information on creating defensible space to reduce the risk of damage from fires to property.
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FSEC
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Report about an experimental evaluation conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates.
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Johns Manville
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Information sheet providing detail about hand fabrication of a one-piece straight duct from a 48" x 120" x 1" thick (1.22 m x 3.05 m x 25 mm) sheet where the total inside duct dimensions equals 112" (2.84 m) or less.
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FSEC
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Report about measurements of three recent vintage dishwashers of very different efficiencies showing that while they are substantially more efficient than older dishwashers.
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NAHB
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Guide detailing best practices on how to build wall assemblies with absorptive claddings such as brick, stone that drain and dry well.
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FEMA
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Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.
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University of Georgia
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Webpage describing how to conserve heat or find alternative heat sources during a power outage to keep one room warm.
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FSEC
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Report about an experimental evaluation has been conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates.
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
BSC
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Document outlining the approach to quality assurance in the construction process as recommended by Building Science Corporation for new residential construction.
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FEMA
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Flyer describing reasons and best practices for raising electrical systems above flood-levels.
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EPA
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Document providing an overview of the Thermal Bypass Checklist for the ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes program.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report discussing Building America whole house systems research within the broad effort to reduce or eliminate the environmental impact of building and provides specific recommendations for future Building America research based on Building Science Corporations experience with several recent...
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Document providing a case study of commissioned performance measures that justify costs for these demonstration and "live" show homes.
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FSEC
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Document describing the measured annual performance data from 12 recent-vintage very low energy homes in the US.
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WSDOH
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A preparedness guide guiding homeowners on how to secure an indoor home water heater safely to wall studs.
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Alliance for Water Efficiency
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Report describing practices and considerationsfor more efficient water use in pools, spas, and fountains.