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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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Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide

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Author(s)
Hershfield Morrison
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Organization(s)
B.C. Hydro
Description
Guide describing methodologies for assessing and mitigating thermal bridging in building envelopes, featuring detailed performance data, interface solutions, and assembly-specific strategies for energy-efficient construction.

FEMA Flood Resistant Provisions of the International Codes

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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Documents describing Flood Resistant Provisions of the international codes (including the international building, residential, exiting building, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, fire, swimming pool and spa, private sewage disposal, and code council performance codes) and summaries of changes from the...

Uniform Codes by IAPMO

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Author(s)
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials,
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
IAPMO,
FEMA
Description
Documents describing Flood Resistant Provisions of codes published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officers (IAPMO): the Uniform Mechanical Code; Uniform Plumbing Code; Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code; and Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (Uniform...