Library

Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.

Report providing an introduction to the NEHRP recommended seismic provisions for new buildings and other structures.

Report on the performance of range hood exhaust fans.

Guides describing frost-protected shallow foundations as an alternative method for building an energy-efficient foundation for a house in a cold climate that uses less concrete and saves on labor.

Report containing 37 fact sheets that provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning the construction of coastal residential buildings.

EPA’s 2008 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule (as amended in 2010 and 2011), aims to protect the public from lead-based paint hazards associated with renovation, repair and painting activities.

Standards for paints and coatings.

Report identifying the steps to take, with the help of a qualified home performance contractor, to seal unwanted air leaks while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding sources of indoor air pollution.

Detailed requirements for testing, exposure modeling, and allowable limits for modeled indoor air concentrations.

Technical fact sheet highlighting important building connections and illustrating the proper use of various types of connection hardware; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”

Report providing guidance on how to improve the wind resistance of existing residential buildings in Mississippi and across the Gulf Coast.