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New York State Homes and Community Renewal
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Article describing tips for effectively installing weatherstripping on windows and doors.
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South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
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Article describing an overview of weatherstripping requirements.
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Michigan State University Extension
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Fact sheet describing weatherstripping materials, types, expected life expectancy, installation requirements, and pros and cons.
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EPA
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Information sheet outlining the criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified, windows, doors, and skylights.
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Colorado State University,
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA
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Fact sheet describing air-sealing concerns and remedies, including HRV/ERV installation, caulking, spray foam, and weatherstrip installation.
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FEMA
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Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.
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HIRL,
NAHB
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Fact sheet describing best practices for flashing doors and windows to minimize air and water intrusion.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR specifications for residential window, door and skylights, Version 6, effective January 1, 2015.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
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Report describing dry floodproofing technologies for non-residential buildings, including information about regulatory requirements, design considerations, and descriptions of floodproofing methods and equipment.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Article describing how to stop air leaks around the windows and doors of a home.
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CARB,
SWA
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Information sheet about window retrofit strategies for hot-dry climates.
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IBHS
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Report describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more hurricane resistant.