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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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International Code Council
Organization(s)
ICC
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Description
2009 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Brochure providing information about flashing.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet about groundwater control.
Author(s)
Hart
Organization(s)
ASHI Reporter
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Description
Article describing how to properly manage condensing HVAC equipment.
Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Organization(s)
FEMA
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A Recovery Advisory guide reccomending practices for designing and installing metal roof systems that will enhance wind resistance in high-wind regions (i.e., greater than 90-miles per hour [mph] gust design wind speed).
Author(s)
Zhong
Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report describing a comparison of hydrothermal performances of DryRightTM fiberglass batts and kraft-faced fiberglass batts in a south facing wall assembly with a moisture storage cladding material.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet providing information about vapor management in building assemblies.