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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Description
Information sheet describing correct application of stucco.
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FEMA
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Description
Recovery advisory presenting key wind retrofit guidelines for buildings located in hurricane-prone regions. These retrofit guidelines are intended to help building owners and designers prevent or limit wind damage and water infiltration during high-wind events.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
This document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load has been dramatically reduced.
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Description
Question and Answer article in Energy Design Update describing the cost and savings benefits of electronically commutated motors (ECMs) for HVAC equipment.
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AWE
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Description
Web page providing information about water use in pools and spas and tips for how to increase water efficiency.
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Rheem
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Description
Information for properly sizing gas lines for use with tankless water heaters and other gas appliances.
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BPI,
USGBC
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Description
Standard covering minimum required health and safety diagnostics and specifications for BPI's Building Analyst Professional certification.
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ACCA
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Description
The Technician's Guide equips practitioners with the knowledge to properly implement all of the measurement procedures required in the HVAC QI Specification.
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DOE
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Description
Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.
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DOE
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Description
Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.
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HIRL
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Description
This TechNote provides an overview of building code requirements and best practices for flashing at window and door frames.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Description
Research study exploring retrofit procedures and simulated post-occupancy data for three homes in an effort to determine the effectiveness of retrofit packages.
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NEBB
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Description
Webpage describing the standards, seminars, exams, etc regarding testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB).
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American Society of Home Inspectors,
ASHI
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Description
Article outlining the importance of keeping dryer exhaust ducts clean.
Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
Publication Date
Description
A field guide with residential construction best practices.
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NADCA
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Description
Standard providing industry-backed information for assessing new and existing HVAC systems, evaluating and verifying the cleanliness of HVAC system components, preventing job related hazards and guiding the cleaning and restoration of HVAC systems to a specific level of cleanliness.
Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Polish Academy of Sciences,
PAN,
American Polysteel Forms,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Paper that illustrates a performance check between the thermal performance of a Massive Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall system mocked up and Whole Building Performance criteria such as total space heating and cooling loads (thermal comfort).
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Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
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Description
Even as the worst housing market correction in more than 60 years appeared to turn a corner in 2009, the fallout from sharply lower home prices and high unemployment continued.
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Description
Article about installing balanced ventilation systems.
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EPA
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Description
Document providing an overview of the Thermal Bypass Checklist for the ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes program.
Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Publication Date
Description
Report proposing a procedure for estimating the whole opaque wall R-value (whole-wall R-value), independent of system type and construction materials.
Organization(s)
Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry,
IAEI
Publication Date
Description
Article on thermal protectors in recessed light fixtures.
Organization(s)
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority,
NYSERDA
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Description
This report describes the results of a multiyear research project that investigated the energy savings attributable to thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) installed on one-pipe steam distribution systems.
Organization(s)
Family Handyman
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Description
Brochure describing HVAC filter options for efficiency and IAQ.
Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Paper describing testing for the first of a series of six near net-zero-energy test houses, using the results to work towards the construction of a true net-zero-energy house.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Description
Case study about affordable housing in a mixed, humid climate.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
BSD-102 report providing guidance about whether to construct a vented or unvented attic based on hygro-thermal zone.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Guide providing information about controlling rainwater through use of drainage planes.
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NAFA
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Description
NAFA’s user guide for understanding ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2012.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information sheet describing the function of a vapor barrier, and methods to retard the migration of water vapor.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Document summarizing the various papers on unvented conditioned cathedralized attics found on BSC's website.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report focusing on the performance and durability of unvented-cathedralized attics in hot-humid climates with both tile and asphalt shingle roofing.
Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Description
This study uses a computer simulation approach to examine the energy and indoor air quality implications of passive and hybrid ventilation systems.
Organization(s)
ASHRAE,
ANSI
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Description
Standard that provides procedures and methods for meeting minimum ventilation and indoor air quality requirements to engineers, design professionals, owners, and jurisdictional authorities where model codes have been adopted. This is the current version of the standard, which was published in the...
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International Association of Certified Home Inspectors,
InterNACHI
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Description
Document outlining important safety considerations of ventless fireplaces.
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Description
Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.
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EPA
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Description
Information sheet with the Waste Reduction Model (WARM), designed to help solid waste planners and organizations track and voluntarily report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions from several different waste management practices.
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WHO,
IRIS
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Description
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.
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EPA,
WaterSense
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Description
Resource that provides guidance when choosing products that meet WaterSense program requirements.
Organization(s)
NYSDEC,
CCE,
USDA,
NIFA
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Description
Web-based manual providing guidance for removal and preventing entry of nuisance wildlife.
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West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
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Description
Manual showing how to properly use grass swales to manage excess water runoff.
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Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
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Description
Webpage describing how to flashing installation
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EPA
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Description
Information sheet outlining the criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified, windows, doors, and skylights.
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BSC
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Description
Article discussing the risks that can occur from undercutting bedroom doors to provide return airflow from bedrooms, as well as corrective measures that can be taken to address these risks.
Organization(s)
SEI,
DOE,
ORNL
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Description
Brochure about how to install and use a whole-house fan.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Description
Article about one way to deal with the cold-water surprise effect of tankless water heaters.
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.
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University of Nevada Reno Extension,
University of California Cooperative Extension,
Tahoe Resource Conservation District,
Cal Fire
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Description
A report for homeowners and contractors providing specific recommendations for how to retrofit existing components of a home to withstand wildfire.