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Author(s)
Bruton Jack,
Baczek Steven
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Journal of Light Construction
Description
Article describing how an airtight home shell helps achieve a tight envelope that is energy efficient and cost effective.
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Author(s)
Fulger Don
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Organization(s)
Home Energy
Description
Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.
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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)
Bill Zoeller
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Organization(s)
Steven Winter Associates
Description
Web article discussing the primary approaches to waterproofing concrete foundations.
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Author(s)
Broniek John
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report presenting system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing,
National Association of Home Builders
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Organization(s)
HUD,
PATH,
NAHB Research Center
Description
Report describing how to construct a frost protected shallow foundation (FPSF) as a practical alternative to a deeper, more-costly foundation in cold regions with seasonal ground freezing and the potential for frost heave.
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Author(s)
Applied Technology Council,
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
ATC,
FEMA
Description
Reports describing a mathematical methodology for assessing the seismic performance of buildings.