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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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Mold Course

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Author(s)
Brennan Terry
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
Description
Online course providing an overview of mold prevention and mold remediation.

Reexamining Roof Ventilation

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Author(s)
Woods Tony
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Organization(s)
Home Energy,
National Association for State Community Services Programs,
NASCSP
Description
Article describing moisture and ice dam issues in attics and how to air seal the attic floor.

Standard Guide for Developing Methodology for Evaluating the Ability of Indoor Materials to Support Microbial Growth Using Static Environmental Chambers, ASTM D6329-98(2023)

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Author(s)
American Society for Testing and Materials,
ASTM International
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Organization(s)
ASTM
Description
Standard describing a simple, relatively cost-effective approach to evaluating the ability of a variety of materials to support microbial growth using a small chamber method. A preview of the standard is available at the link, with the full version available for purchase.