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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Air-Source Heat Pump Sizing and Selection Guide

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Author(s)
Strack Terry,
Sager Jeremy
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Organization(s)
Natural Resources Canada,
NRC,
CanmetENERGY
Description
Document providing step-by-step guidance to sizing air-source heat pumps for a cold climate.

Burn Wise

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
The EPA Burn Wise program promotes the importance of burning the right wood in the right way from the right sources with mission to protect human health and the environment.

Evaluation of Exterior Shades at PNNL Lab Homes and Occupied Field Sites

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Author(s)
Cort Katherine A,
Hunt Walter E
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.

Moisture Control for Residential Buildings

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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.

Siding Cost.org

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Author(s)
sidingcost.org
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Organization(s)
sidingcost.org
Description
Website providing the pros and cons of different siding materials for home building, including wood, vinyl, fiber cement, stucco, brick, metal, and stone.