Library

Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2012 Publication.

Article describing how to stop air leaks around the windows and doors of a home.

The exhaust from residential combustion appliances contains air pollutants and high levels of moisture that must be conveyed to the outdoors to maintain acceptable indoor quality.

Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.

Document describing a process to help builders, homeowners, and designers select energy-efficient windows for new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones.

Document providing information and guidance about rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing wood window assemblies in residential construction.

Report summarizing the results of laboratory testing of 20 advanced power strip products.

A quick-reference guide advising homeowners on how to anchor home appliances and protect from seismic damages.

A quick-reference guide advising homeowners on how to elevate and protect outdoor HVAC equipment from high winds and floods.

A retrofit sheet providing information on elevating and securing water heaters to protect against damage during a flood.

Website describing how solar water heaters -- also called solar domestic hot water systems -- can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home.

Report summarizing current research, summarizes issues that have been experienced with current best practices, and recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved for water managing sheathings.

Report describing the design and construction of a highly energy efficient community of ten duplexes in Greenfield, Massachusetts.