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Author(s)
Bill Zoeller
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Organization(s)
Steven Winter Associates
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Web article discussing the primary approaches to waterproofing concrete foundations.
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Author(s)
Resilient Design Institute
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Organization(s)
Resilient Design Institute
Description
Website describing wet floodproofing measures to prevent against structural damage, internal damage and damage to electrical components.
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Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Information sheet about groundwater control.
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Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.
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Author(s)
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Report about indoor air quality related to indoor mold growth.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Document providing supplemental information for code enforcement professionals about header hangers in bearing walls.
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings
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Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
Description
Brochure describing advanced framing techniques.
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings
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Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
Description
Brochure describing advanced framing techniques.
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Author(s)
Wiehagen Joseph,
Kochkin Vladimir
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study presenting results of an existing home monitoring project designed to measure wall cavity moisture characteristics.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report covering control of hydrostatic pressure in wall assemblies.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
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Guide discussing observations, recommendations, and technical guidance as a result of Hurricane Katrina
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Florida Disaster
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Organization(s)
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Description
A document aimed at reducing the vulnerability of a gable end roof to wind damage in a hurricane.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Smegal Jonathan
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report exploring four questions to determine the level of risk associated with adding drained exterior insulation to the exterior of an existing home during an energy retrofit.
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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)
Baker Peter,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Research study describing the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.
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Author(s)
NOAA Office for Coastal Management
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Organization(s)
NOAA
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Case study describing Alachua County, Florida’s, green infrastructure strategy for land use development that incorporates rain gardens, ponds, swales, and native vegetation to manage stormwater.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary partnership and labeling program that helps new home builders improve the quality of indoor air by requiring construction practices and product specifications that minimize exposure to airborne pollutants and contaminants.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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PDF detailing the inspection and verification guidance for WaterSense labeled new homes including indoor and outdoor efficiency requirements, and homeowner and building management education.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Organization(s)
BSC,
NREL
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Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Article discussing indoor water management.
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Author(s)
Kosar Douglas
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Gas Technology Institute,
GTI Energy,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report targeting the growing number of homes utilizing deep retrofit measures and new construction practices to realize sufficiently lower infiltration levels that require mechanical ventilation as prescribed by ASHRAE Standard 62.2.
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon,
Christensen Dane,
Tomerlin Jeff
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report documenting the measured performance of six residential ENERGY STAR vapor compression dehumidifiers.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Guide describing landscaping tips for healthy and regionally-based gardens, including maintenance, mulching, water efficiency, and plant resources.
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Author(s)
Guertin Mike
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Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Article describing a technique for installing a skylight and avoiding potential water leaks with the use of a peel-and-stick (or self-adhesive) membrane under the flashing.
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Author(s)
University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute,
et al.
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Organization(s)
WRI,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
USGS,
NOAA
Description
A publication describing how to protect coastal investments by adapting to natural processes and protecting coastal environments and shorelines.
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Author(s)
Cummings James B,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report focusing on managing the driving forces that move air and water vapor across the building envelope.
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Author(s)
International Masonry Institute
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Organization(s)
International Masonry Institute
Description
Webpage featuring hundreds of illustrations of masonry construction details for brick, congrete, stone, tile, stucco, etc.
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Author(s)
Neuhauser Ken,
Gates Cathy,
Pettit Betsy
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
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International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
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InterNACHI
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Article describing the flashing of roofs and what to look for, targeted at home inspectors.
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Ply Gem Siding Group
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Organization(s)
Ply Gem Siding Group
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Mantha Pallavi,
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Document describing good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes.
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Author(s)
Loomis Honorata,
Pettit Betsy
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report on two approaches to retrofitting existing double-stud walls.
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Author(s)
Grin Aaron,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Measure Guideline research report providing simple, long term, and durable solutions when using tapes and flashing membranes in conjunction with the exterior face of rigid polymeric foam sheathing to create the drainage plane of a wall system.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Ueno Kohta
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.
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Author(s)
Schumacher Christopher,
Ueno Kohta,
Straube John
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report summarizing the importance of properly insulating and air sealing masonry walls, providing step by step instructions and approaches.
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Author(s)
Dickson Bruce
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report covering the fundamental waterproofing strategies for tub and shower assemblies.
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Metal Construction Association
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Organization(s)
MCA
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An installation training manual discussing the installation of metal roofing materials and related accessories, for both new construction and retrofit projects.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
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A Recovery Advisory guide reccomending practices for designing and installing metal roof systems that will enhance wind resistance in high-wind regions (i.e., greater than 90-miles per hour [mph] gust design wind speed).
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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FEMA Mitigation Assessment Team Report describing damages from Hurricane Michael in Florida in Oct. 2018 and recommendations for future hurricane preparedness.
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Author(s)
Grin Aaron,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing the work conducted for high performance hybrid assemblies.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
LePage Robert
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report about exterior sheathing insulation and inward driven moisture issues.
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Author(s)
LePage Robert,
Schumacher Christopher,
Lukachko Alex
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.
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Author(s)
Smith John,
Smegal Jonathan,
Straube John
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Organization(s)
University of Waterloo,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document describing a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation.
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Author(s)
U.S. Gypsum Company
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Organization(s)
U.S. Gypsum Company
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Brochure discussing specific practices for mitigating moisture and mold during the construction process.
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Author(s)
Robbins Coreen,
Morrell Jeff
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Organization(s)
Western Wood Products Association,
WWPA
Description
Document describing common questions about moisture, mold, and wood.
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Author(s)
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Information sheet about mold mitigation.
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Author(s)
Davis John Michael
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Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Description
An article about double-hung windows.