Library

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Report describing filtration, distillation, and disinfection methods of water treatment.

Report covering the migration of wind-blown embers in roof vents.

Article describing different types of water softeners and how they work.

Article describing how to weatherproof dormers using peel-and-stick membranes when flashing a dormer.

Report describing sloped roof assemblies with high levels of thermal performance.

Web page explaining what a cool roof is and how they work, as well as benefits to their use and links to research studies.

EPA coronavirus Q&A discussing the role of HVAC filters in dealing with COVID-19.

Webpage describing how different amounts and types of snow loads affect the structural integrity of roofs and homes.

Article describing the impacts of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality and some ways ASHRAE is responding.

Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.

Study showcasing the location of the highest uplift force on the hip, ridge, and perimeter regions of roofs, and thus roofing material needs for the most fasteners and adhesive at these locations.

Study analyzing wind pressures on hip roofs where two hip roofs come together forming an L or T shaped roof or building.

Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.

A hurricane retrofit guide describing techniques for strengthening roof-to-wall connections for family homes.

Report describing Net Zero house design with sloped roof assemblies.