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International Code Council
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ICC
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Code describing energy codes for energy-conserving and compliant designs in Florida.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Guide providing information for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Report telling consumers the risks of radon, how radon gets into a home, and steps consumers can take to reduce radon exposure in their homes.
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West Chris
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Article describing methods for thermally isolating a garage in a Passive House-certified multifamily building.
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Bailes Allison A
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Information sheet about unvented fireplaces and combustion safety.
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ABTCO Vinyl Siding
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ABTCO Vinyl Siding
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Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Radiant, hydronics, geothermal -- they are a vital part of modern comfort and energy solutions. ACCA helps hydronics contractors operate at peak performance.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Standard providing nationally recognized, manufacturer-endorsed set of inspection tasks for HVAC maintenance.
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APA - The Engineered Wood Association
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American Plywood Association,
APA
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Guide describing advanced framing, a system of construction framing techniques designed to optimize material usage and increase energy efficiency.
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Fugler Don
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,
CMHC,
Environment Canada,
Health Canada,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Document reporting results from a study done to evaluate effects of automotive emissions from attached garages on the indoor environment.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Website describing indoor air quality, and common indoor pollutants and how to reduce exposure to them.
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University of California
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University of California Davis
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Website describing archived program inforamtion for the Air Sensors International Conference, hosted by the University of California, Davis.
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American Cleaning Institute
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ACI
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American Cleaning Institute website homepage.
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American National Standards Institute,
Decorative Hardwoods Association
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ANSI,
DHA
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Standard detailing the specific requirements for all face, back, and inner ply grades as well as formaldehyde emissions, moisture content, tolerances, sanding, and grade marking which was published in 2020, can be acquired through a subscription with the ANSI webstore.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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USCPSC
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Updated detailed information about Formaldehyde.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Report explaining how to develop, practice, and maintain emergency plans that reflect what must be done before, during, and after a disaster to protect people and their property.
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National Institution of Health,
et al.
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NIH,
OSHA,
EPA,
HUD
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Guidance from HUD, EPA, NIH, and FEMA for workers who deal directly with asbestos.
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American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
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ASHRAE
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Document describing recent discussions on indoor carbon dioxide (CO 2) levels.
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ASTM International
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ASTM International
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Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre
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AIVC
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Report describing information for builders and retrofitters about eliminating hazards and coincidental energy losses that come from attached garages.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article Describing methods for thermally isolating multifamily parking garages.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in hot-humid climate regions.
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Green Building Advisor
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Green Building Advisor
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Website providing CAD files and drawings of advanced framing details.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Document outlining building science principles about air flow, heat flow and moisture flow in homes.
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Nick Sabino
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National Roofing Contractors Association,
NRCA
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An article discussing how different metal roof materials and attachment methods affect the ability of the roof to thermally expand and contract and the durability of different solutions.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
National Service Center for Environmental Publications
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EPA,
NSCEP
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Source for information about Carbon Monoxide including health effects and measures to reduce exposure.
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The Cadmus Group
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD
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This is a guide for establishing smoke-free policies in public housing and multifamily properties.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Information sheet summarizing inspection and testing of combustion appliances taught during the 2006 Florida whole-house weatherization training as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hot Climate Initiative.
Construction and Demolition: How to Properly Dispose of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Equipment
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A website explaining how to properly dispose of old refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
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Construction Instruction Experience Center
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CIEC
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Website providing building science based guidance and training for residential construction.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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HUD
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Brochure helping homeowners identify hazards, work with contractors to remove the hazards, help ensure the work is done properly, and educate when they can return safely to the home.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.
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Straube John
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
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Composite Panel Association
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CPA
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Technical bulletin addressing surfacing options in regards to composite wood panels and their emission barrier capabilities.
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Baker Maurice C
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National Research Council Canada,
NRC
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Article describing the causes of wood decay and moisture issues.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.
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Drumheller S Craig,
Carll Charles G
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National Association of Home Builders,
NAHB,
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA
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The objective of this research was to quantify the field performance of wood-frame walls clad with a variety of common claddings in a mixed-humid climate.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Discussion of structural thermal resistance.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Website from the U.S. Department of Energy providing consumers with information on saving energy and using renewable energy technologies.
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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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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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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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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet that summarizes Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction including advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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OSHA,
U.S. Department of Labor,
DOL
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Website providing information on preparing to stay or go, shelter-in-place procedures, and additional resources.
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Singer Brett C,
Delp William W,
Apte Michael G
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Report on the performance of range hood exhaust fans.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Fact sheet describing indoor air quality (IAQ), including information on common sources of indoor air pollutants and best practices for improving IAQ.
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Springer David,
Harrington Curtis
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report presenting the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelop air leaks.
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American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
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ASHRAE
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ASHRAE Q&A addressing HVAC filtration and disinfection for reducing the spread of COVID-19.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Detailed information about Formaldehyde including health effects and strategies to reduce exposure.
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Health Canada,
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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CMHC,
Environment Canada
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Results from a research program testing airtightness, implications of air leakage and contaminant reduction over the garage-to-house interface.