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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2015 publication.

Report analyzing design heating load sizing methods for superinsulated homes in cold climates and comparing them to the actual energy usage to determine if the building load calculation methodology should be changed for calculating the design heating load of these homes.

Report describing strategies to improve the aging steam heating systems in New York City to improve energy efficiency, reduce oil and gas usage, and cut maintenance costs.

Article describing the difference between swales and hugels (berms used to create soil from woody debris).

Case study describing foundation wall moisture studies at a research facility in Minnesota run by Building America team NorthernSTAR.

Website describing wet floodproofing measures to prevent against structural damage, internal damage and damage to electrical components.

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

This TechNote provides an overview of building code requirements and best practices for flashing at window and door frames.

Report on a project conducted to better understand the current usage of thermostatic radiator valves by key market players in steam and hot water heating and to conduct limited experiments on the effectiveness of new and old thermostatic radiator valves as a means of controlling space temperatures...

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.