Library

Document describing three methods for elevating a home out of the flood zone.

Webpage listing ACCA Manual J and D calculation software that is approved by ACCA.

This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.

Document detailing how to build radon-resistant homes.

Online calculator for estimating payback of adding additional insulation to your house.

Website blog with guidance about calculating heat-loss.

Article describing the flashing of roofs and what to look for, targeted at home inspectors.

Article describing mulching with lawn clippings.

A free tool used to calculate the required minimum flow rate of dwelling-unit ventilation.

Software enabling low-carbon planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.

A CD guide intended to help communities mitigate damage or loss from tornadoes and other extremewind events, and provide public information resources for conveying the importance of safe room construction.

Tool determining the most economical and efficient photovoltaic array location and position.

Manual describing the installation process for Craneboard insulated vinyl siding; while installation is similar across insulated vinyl siding products, see manufacturers for specific guidance.

Handheld solar site analysis tool capturing whole-horizon images for a site and generating shading analysis reports.

Article describing water leak detection and modes of testing (video camera inspection, hydrostatic pressure, electronic listening, isolation, and digital testing).

This text is one of series of supporting documents that provide guidance on implementing the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for drinking-water quality; intended to support improvement of water safety within buildings.

Webpage describing how to flashing installation