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International Code Council
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ICC
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2015 edition of code for commercial buildings that brings together all structural, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for all buildings except detached one- and two-family residences and townhouses up to three stories.
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Van der Meer Bill
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Pennsylvania Housing Research/Resource Center,
PHRC
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Article describing recessed lighting, which if installed incorrectly may contribute to air leakage and compromise building envelope efficiency.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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ENRGY STAR webpage discussing the basics of certified ceiling fans.
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Calwell Chris,
Horowitz Noah
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Massachusetts Department of Energy,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Home Energy Magazine,
State of Massachusetts
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Article describing customer tip sheet and how ceiling fans are one of the most popular and generally well regarded of all home energy efficiency features.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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Website that describes two ceiling fan types and their respective ENERGY STAR eligible product types.
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Southface Energy Institute,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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ORNL,
SEI
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Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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University of Georgia,
Wang Changlu
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University of Georgia
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A fact sheet providing information on termite species and how to prevent them from entering into your home.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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LBNL
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Website describing analyses for products and standards affecting home heating, cooling, and appliances, in regards to technical, economical, and energy efficiency pathways.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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This publication provides a set of best practices for improving indoor air quality in conjunction with energy upgrade work in homes.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
Website providing consumer information about ceiling fans, including specifications and buying guidance.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
The FPC Monitoring project has evaluated radiant barrier systems (RBS) as a new potential DSM program.
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Florida Division of Emergency Management
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Florida Disaster
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Guide describing retrofit procedures for gable end roofs.
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King County Washington
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King County WA
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Article describing a 9-step process to getting rid of rats and mice, and some preventative actions to take.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
University of Central Florida
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Organization(s)
FSEC,
UCF
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Website providing information about the Gossamer Wind Series Ceiling fans, conceived by Danny Parker at the Florida Solar Energy Center as a means of realizing the energy efficiency and comfort potential of ceiling fans.
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Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Information Center
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Organization(s)
Minnesota Department of Commerce
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Article describing the causes that form ice dams, as well as solutions for preventing future ice dams on roofs, focusing on air sealing to prevent hot air leakage.
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Holladay Martin
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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.
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Holladay Martin
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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CDC
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A website providing a checklist of important areas to check when sealing holes inside and outside of the home to prevent entry by rodents and other outside pests.
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Theresa Gilbride,
Kaltreider Christian E
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing tips for building or renovating with a focus on disaster resistance.
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Author(s)
Straube John
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A factsheet providing information on how to prevent pests from entering the home by sealing cracks and openings.
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Pennsylvania State University
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Pennsylvania State University,
PennState Extension
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Article explaining how to use integrated pest management to choose methods of pest control that are safe and effective.
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Author(s)
Bailes Allison
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Energy Vanguard
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Article discussing the downside to recessed can lights.
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Lubliner Michael,
et al.
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WSU Extension Energy Program,
Washington State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development
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Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.
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Natural Disasters Association,
National Hazard Mitigation Association
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NDA,
NHMA
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Website providing information on tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms and more.
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National Wildlife Control Operators Association
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NWCOA
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NWCOA website homepage.
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New York State
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New York Department of Environmental Conservation
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Website of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Withers Charles R,
Cummings James B
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report presenting the results of a study evaluating retrofit solutions for addressing the effects of wind washing on homes.
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Geiger Chris A,
Cox Caroline
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San Francisco Department of the Environment,
SF Environment,
Center for Environmental Health,
CEH,
International Code Council,
ICC
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Report providing detailed steps for builders, architects, and property managers to take for integrated pest management for control of a variety of pests including insects, rodents, and birds.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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ORNL
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Website providing an online calculator for determining energy and cost savings from installing radiant barriers in attics.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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U.S. Department of Energy's website describing radiant barriers in homes.
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Melody Ingrid,
Fairey Philip W,
Beal David
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Website with answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about attic radiant barriers.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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DOE case study findings on raised ceiling interior duct systems.
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American Plywood Association
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APA
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Information sheet with the definition and uses for a raised truss.
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City of New York
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City of New York
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Website providing information about how to keep the properties rat-free and address conditions that can lead to rats.
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Brennan Terry,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report describing steps homeowners can take to improve the indoor air quality in their home, including ventilating, preventing pests, and reducing pollutants in the home.
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Building Energy Codes Program,
U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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HIRL
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Fact sheet describing flashing of roof penetrations to make a home more resistant to high winds, hurricanes, and rainwater intrusion.
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National Park Service
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National Park Service
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Manual describing methods for rodent-proofing buildings.
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Wildlife Damage Management
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Wildlife Damage Management
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Website providing information about how to prevent rodent entry in homes.
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Southface Energy Institute
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SEI
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Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.
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Northeastern IPM Center
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Northeastern IPM Center
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Website providing information on all types of pest management for multi-family housing.
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Stop Pests
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Stop Pests
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Webpage providing information how to deal with rodents by knowing what they look like, where they live, and what they do.
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Author(s)
Peterson Chris,
et al.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA,
USDA Forest Service
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A report describing methods for constructing homes and treating soils to reduce the risk of termites in buildings.
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Farber Madeline
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Fox News
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A story about bees building a hive in the drainage plane behind the brick veneer siding. The bees entered the wall through unprotected drainage holes.
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
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CSIRO
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Image depicting damage from termites in weatherboard cladding.
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Green Jody
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln,
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
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Article describing identification of termite infestations in homes and treatment options.
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Author(s)
Peterson Chris,
et al.
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U.S. Forest Service,
USDA
Description
An introduction to the insect termites.
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Insulated Concrete Forms Association
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ICF Builder
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Document with information on preventing termites when using ICFs.