Library

Alliance for Water Efficiency website homepage.

Research study about key sustainability concepts, durability, energy efficiency and new flood resistant design.

A guide on the use of rain barrels for greater water efficiency and use in gardens and lawns.

Webpage from LSU AgCenter answering frequently asked questions after gutting a flooded home, including mitigation strategies for future floods.

An engineering design guide for hydronic heat loops, discussing the features and advantages of condensing boilers.

Website offering an online training that teaches disaster-resistant best practices for roofers.

Case study describing Alachua County, Florida’s, green infrastructure strategy for land use development that incorporates rain gardens, ponds, swales, and native vegetation to manage stormwater.

Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary partnership and labeling program that helps new home builders improve the quality of indoor air by requiring construction practices and product specifications that minimize exposure to airborne pollutants and contaminants.

An installation training manual discussing the installation of metal roofing materials and related accessories, for both new construction and retrofit projects.

Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.

Brochure discussing specific practices for mitigating moisture and mold during the construction process.

Website providing guidance on how to reduce the risk of damage to a home from hail.

An EPA guide describing the causes and impacts of summertime urban heat islands, promoting strategies for lowering temperatures in U.S. communities.

Technical bulletin describing National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements for flood openings in foundation walls and walls of enclosures below elevated buildings.

Factsheet providing homeowners with an overview of approaches for flashing and sealing roof penetrations to help discussion with a roofing contractor.

Report from FEMA describing techniques for floodproofing structures.

A field guide with residential construction best practices.

Manuals describing design, materials, and installation techniques applicable to almost all types of roof systems; four-volume set includes Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, Membrane Roof Systems, Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control, and Steep-Slope Roof Systems.

Document providing guidance on water management concepts and applications for residential buildings.

Article describing different types of water softeners and how they work.