Library

Website with consumer and contractor information about building codes and regulations for solar water heating systems.

Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.

Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.

Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.

Document describing good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes.

Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.

Field manual describing measures to reduce potential hazards and damages caused by and to nonstructural components of a building such as HVAC, appliances, lighting, windows, and furniture during an earthquake.

Information for properly sizing gas lines for use with tankless water heaters and other gas appliances.

Presentation describing the challenges of insulating an existing basement, presented to the Building America residential energy-efficiency stakeholder meeting.