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Guide for homeowners describing how to find and seal basement and attic air leaks, determine if attic insulation is adequate, make improvements safely, and reduce energy bills.

Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.

Standard covering equipment sizing loads for single-family-detached homes, small multi-unit structures, condo­miniums, town houses and manufactured homes.

Standard providing a universally accepted definition for quality installation for residential and commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.

Document detailing the requirements, roles, and obligations for participants in an organized effort, ensuring that HVAC installations comply with the ANSI/ACCA 5 QI – 2010 (HVAC Quality Installation Specification) QI Standard.

Report describing a field investigation of failure rates of whole-house mechanical ventilation systems installed in Florida homes.

Report describing combined space- and water-heating (combi) systems using a high-efficiency direct-vent burner.

Report on heating and cooling air-distribution ducts that are insulated, installed close to the ceiling in a vented attic and covered with attic insulation to minimize energy loss.

Bulletin describing the components of ECM motors and comparing their efficiency with PSC motors.

Article describing benefits of ECM motors and how they can be installed as retrofit motors in HVAC equipment.

Article describing techniques to air-seal townhouses and row houses.

Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.

Report describing information from DOE about rules and standards for residential air conditioners and heat pumps.

Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.

Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.