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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Aeroseal: Our Process

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Aeroseal
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Aeroseal
Description
A website explaining the process of sealing a home with Aeroseal & how the technology is used to seal holes in the air ducts and vents of the home.

Aerosol-Based Method Seals the Deal for Tighter New Homes

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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NREL,
DOE
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Fact sheet describing an innovative aerosol-based sealing technique for tightening building envelopes in new homes, involving pressurizing the structure and dispersing an aerosol sealant "fog" to autonomously identify and seal leaks, with real-time feedback through a standard blower door and laptop...

Freeze Protection for CPVC Fire Sprinkler Piping Guide

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City of Gresham,
State of Oregon
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City of Gresham,
State of Oregon
Description
A guideline containing fire sprinkler insulation requirements from the Prescott, Arizona Fire Department.

Standard Specification for Elastomeric Cellular Preformed Gasket and Sealing Material, ASTM C509-06(2021)

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American Society for Testing and Materials,
ASTM International
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ASTM
Description
Standard specification covering elastomeric cellular preformed gasket and sealing materials. This version of the standard was published in the year 2021 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link. Other versions of the standard were published in the years 2015, 2011, 2006, and...