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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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WaterSense Specification for Homes

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
WaterSense
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Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Description
Webpage describing specification requirements including checklist that establishes the criteria for water-efficient homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense program.

Weather Proofing Old Doors

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Author(s)
Holm LeRoy
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Organization(s)
Tri-State Home Inspections LLC
Description
Article describing the process of adding weatherstripping to and weatherizing old doors.

Weatherization Tips - How to Weatherize Doors

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Author(s)
New York State Homes and Community Renewal
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Organization(s)
New York State Homes and Community Renewal
Description
Webpage describing weatherstrip tips and tricks to properly air seal doors.

Weatherstripping

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Author(s)
South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
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Organization(s)
South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
Description
Article describing an overview of weatherstripping requirements.

What Makes it Energy Star? Performance Criteria

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Information sheet outlining the criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified, windows, doors, and skylights.

What’s Wrong With This Practice? Undercutting Doors, Info-804

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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Article discussing the risks that can occur from undercutting bedroom doors to provide return airflow from bedrooms, as well as corrective measures that can be taken to address these risks.