Showing 51 - 100 of 237 results:
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Author(s)
Tile Roofing Institute,
Western States Roofing Contractors Association
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Organization(s)
TRI,
WSRCA
Description
Installation manual outlining proper installation practices, industry standards and the code requirements of roofing tiles.
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Author(s)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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Organization(s)
ASME
Description
Standard covering requirements for the assembly, installation, maintenance, and operation of controls and safety devices on automatically operated boilers directly fired with gas, oil, gas-oil, or electricity, having fuel input ratings under 12,500,000 Btu/hr.
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Author(s)
Akbari Hashem,
et al.
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Organization(s)
California Energy Commission,
CEC,
Public Interest Energy Research Program,
PIER,
Laboratory Directed Research and Development,
LDRD,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
Study describing efforts and outcomes in developing color-pigmented roofing products with coatings to increase solar reflectance.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
ENERGY STAR webpage discussing the costs and benefits of cool roofs.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing 'cool roofs' and their usage for passive home cooling.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
Description
Web page providing information on the types of cool roofs and their benefits to consumers.
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Author(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
LBNL
Description
Tool developed by LBNL to calculate potential savings from increasing wall and roof solar reflectance.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Sherwin John S
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of finished and unfinished metal roofing systems on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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Author(s)
Ojczyk Cindy
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Organization(s)
University of Minnesota,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
NothernSTAR
Description
Report exploring alternative methods to find long-term solutions to energy loss in 1 ½-story homes to save energy, improve comfort, prevent frost buildup on the underside of the roof deck, and reduce the risk of ice dam formation/reformation.
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Author(s)
University of Minnesota,
NorthernSTAR
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Organization(s)
NSTAR,
UMN
Description
This case study describes costs associated with the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership for retrofitting roofs with rigid foam over the roof deck, especially on one and a half-story homes.
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Author(s)
FIRESafe Marin
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Organization(s)
FIRESafe Marin
Description
Webpage from FireSafe Marin explaining the different landscaping strategies near homes to lower the risk of a home's ignition from wildfire.
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Author(s)
Cool Roof Rating Council
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Organization(s)
CRRC
Description
Website providing information about the Cool Roof Rating Council including programs, membership, and resources for the construction industry.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.
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Author(s)
University of Minnesota Extension
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Organization(s)
University of Minnesota
Description
Webpage explaining what causes the formation of ice dams on roofs and steps to take to prevent them.
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Author(s)
Wilson Alex
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor
Description
Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
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Author(s)
Mid-America Regional Council
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Organization(s)
MARC
Description
A guide on the use of rain barrels for greater water efficiency and use in gardens and lawns.
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Author(s)
Barkaszi Stephen F,
Dunlop James P
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
A research paper exploring the installation and mounting of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on rooftops and the challenges faced by system designers and installers.
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Author(s)
Burdick Arlan
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
Report outlining the issues with using existing ducts with a new low-load HVAC system, which reduces throw at supply registers causing decreased mixing of supply and room air, leading to potential thermal comfort complaints.
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Author(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
ORNL,
DOE
Description
Simple web-based tool allowing homeowners to calculate the potential savings from installing a cool roof.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
A PDF containing the SERC Solar PV System Field-Inspection Checklist.
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Author(s)
National Fire Protection Association
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Organization(s)
NFPA
Description
Information sheet with safety tips for home owners on proper maintenance of clothes dryers.
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Author(s)
Roy Amrit Kumar,
Singh Jagbir
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Organization(s)
International Journal of Advanced Structural Engineering
Description
Computer simulations comparing International Journal of Advanced Structural Engineering wind pressure differences between a gable-ended roof versus a hip roof versus a pyramidal-shaped roof.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Information sheet with details on a building enclosure designed for Albuquerque, NM, as an example for building enclosures built for hot-dry and mixed-dry climates.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Fact sheet describing how to prepare for hurricane season and mitigate damage from floods and high winds.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
A recovery advisory guide presenting important recommendations to reduce wind and water infiltration damage to new and existing residential buildings.
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Author(s)
Dentz Jordan,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,
ARIES
Description
Report of a field evaluation of four novel roof designs to see how each design would reduce space-conditioned energy use so that the knowledge gained could be applied to the design of new manufactured homes.
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Author(s)
Rudd Armin
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Journal article reporting on field experience of unvented cathedralized (UC) attics in several environments in the United States.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Ueno Kohta
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing research about a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate.
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Author(s)
Ueno Kohta,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report to understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented roof assemblies with fibrous insulation.
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Author(s)
FIRESafe Marin
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Organization(s)
FIRESafe Marin
Description
List of guidelines for plants and their fire resistance from FIRESafe Marin.
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Author(s)
Urban Land Institute
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Organization(s)
Urban Land Institute
Description
Updated wildfire risk assessment, community impacts, and building science measures following the disastrous 2020 wildfire season in the western U.S.
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Author(s)
PEX Universe
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Organization(s)
PEX Universe
Description
A webpage discussing how water heater expansion tanks operate and how to repair them.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Sherwin John S
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of various roof types on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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Author(s)
Tile Roofing Institute
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Organization(s)
TRI,
Florida Roofing Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association Inc.,
FRSA
Description
Manual for proper installation practices, industry standards and the code requirements of roofing tiles for the Florida market.
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Author(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center
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Organization(s)
FSEC
Description
Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Calculator determining the appropriate design pressures for steep-slope roof coverings for roofers and evlauators.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Fact sheet describing the acceptable underlayment alternatives including ASTM D6757 Underlayment Felt Containing Inorganic Fibers for Steep-Slope Roofing for certain applications.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing recommendations for the right tape in order to reduce the risk of leaks during storms with wind-driven rain.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist highlighting the requirement for metal structural connections and materials fasteners used to retrofit or construct FORTIFIED buildings less than 3,000 ft from saltwater to be suitably protected from corrosion.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist intending to clarify FORTIFIED Home™ eligibility requirements that relate to a home’s foundation.
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Author(s)
IBHS Fortified Home
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Factsheet describing ways to install sheathing over existing 1x roof decking.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing prescriptive instructions on how to retrofit ladder framing on gable end overhangs to achieve a maximum depth of 18 in. from the face of the wall.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist describing requirements for roof sheathing along the gable end truss or rafter to achive a FORTIFIED Roof, including New Roof designations and exceptions.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Report summarizing the requirements for strenghtening and protecting the roof, openings in the house, and creating a continuous load path to strengthen walls and foundation per the IBHS Fortified Homes Hurricane Standard for Existing Homes.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing information on how and when to install solid sheathing over spaced deck boards on homes located in areas that use the FORTIFIED Home™–High Wind standards.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing good and bad methods of fortifying the roof, especially in high wind situations.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing good and bad methods of fortifying the roof, especially in hurricanes.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing information about the specific requirements of FORTIFIED Roof™ design and construction standard for re-roofing specific for high wind resistance.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing information about the specific requirements of FORTIFIED Roof™ design and construction standard for re-roofing specific for high wind and hail resistance.