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Building code for the state of Florida.

Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.

Article describing how demand plumbing systems send cold water back to the water heater until hot water arrives at the sink, shower or other fixture where it is needed.

Brochure providing information about flashing in all cimates.

Brochure with details on HVAC duct air sealing.

Brochure with information about ducts in conditioned space.

Brochure with information on maintaining drainage plane continuity at deck ledger locations.

Information sheet about sealing combustion appliances to ensure good indoor air quality.

Information sheet offering general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations.

Information sheet providing recommendations on the installation of vapor control layers.

Information sheet providing information about vapor management in building assemblies.

Information sheet discussing how OSB will define the future of the structural sheathing market. OSB will define the future of the structural sheathing market. - See more at: http://bct.eco.umass.edu/publications/by-title/choosing-between-oriented-strandboard-and-plywood/#sthash.RilEtDpl.dpuf

Two hourly energy simulation software, BEopt and Energy Gauge USA, were compared to ensure accuracy and evaluate agreement on the impact of various energy efficiency improvements.

Brochure describing drainage planes, also referred to as water resistive barriers.

A report describing six mechanical ventilation strategies that were evaluated for their ability to control indoor humidity levels over 14-day periods with simulated occupancy.

Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.

Document comparing simulation results from a modified version of the EnergyGauge program to include various HVAC runtime strategies.

Journal article reporting on field experience of unvented cathedralized (UC) attics in several environments in the United States.

Brochure on specifications for PV systems.

Brochure on specifications for solar thermal systems.

Standard describing GREENGUARD Emission Criteria for use with GREENGUARD Certification Program for Low Emitting Products.

Information sheet about groundwater control.

Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.

Report providing information about techniques and approaches to improve the efficiency of recessed lighting.

Article explaining installing cavity insulation.

Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.

Article discussing indoor water management.

Research study describing field testing performed in 32 two-story Florida homes to characterize wind washing failures of the house air and thermal boundary.

Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.

Information sheet about efficiency and health benefits of MERV filters.

Standard technical manual with information about HVAC balancing, testing air and hydronic systems.

Article describing how to properly manage condensing HVAC equipment.

Website with answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about attic radiant barriers.

Report from FEMA on how to reduce damage from localized flooding including planning, drainage, building codes and retrofits, and regulations.

Report providing information on mechanical air-cleaning devices for ventilation when conventional methods are not warranted.

Research study identifying the best performing, most energy-efficient and cost- effective techniques to provide controlled mechanical ventilation and humidity control in hot- humid climates with thermally efficient building envelopes.

Report identifying the important aspects of building design and construction to enable installation of solar photovoltaic and heating systems at some time after the building is constructed.

Webpage describing the standards, seminars, exams, etc regarding testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB).

Article outlining the importance of keeping dryer exhaust ducts clean.

Case study about affordable housing in a mixed, humid climate.

Information sheet about proper ventilation and air sealing.

This report describes how twenty homes were tested and monitored in the Zone 2 climate of Houston, Texas, U.S.A., to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six different integrated dehumidification and ventilation systems that could be applied by production homebuilders.

Document describing different spray foam materials including some pros and cons and technical specifications.

Report and case study describing a retrofit project for single family homes in the Pacific Northwest.