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Green Building Advisor
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Document containing a 3D drawing (CAD) of advanced framing details.
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FTC
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Article introducing the FTC’s new EnergyGuide label, including estimates of annual energy usage.
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Tile Roofing Institute,
TRI,
Western States Roofing Contractors Association,
WSRCA
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Description
Manual assisting architects, engineers, owners and roofing contractors for designing, specifying and installing roof tiles in areas of snow and ice.
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TRI
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Installation manual describing proper installation practices, industry standards and the code requirements of roofing tiles.
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TRI,
WSRCA
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Installation manual outlining proper installation practices, industry standards and the code requirements of roofing tiles.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
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Portland Cement Association
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Document discussing moisture considerations and testing techniques for concrete floors.
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PCA
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Information sheet discussing the properties and benefits of insulating concrete forms.
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HIRL,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD,
Office of Policy Development and Research,
PDR
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Attachment or installation of foundations, floors, roofs, insulation, utilities, and finishes to concrete masonry walls as well as on special tools and fasteners available for use with concrete masonry.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering insulating crawlspaces.
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The Constructor
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Article describing the process of constructing concrete walls
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National Research Council Canada,
NRCC
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Description
Document about condensation between the panes, on the inside surface of the outer glass of double pane windows.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report outlining how conditioned crawlspaces perform better than vented crawlspaces in terms of safety, health, comfort, durability and energy consumption.
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CEE
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Website for CEE, the US and Canadian consortium of natural gas and electric efficiency program administrators.
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CEE
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Webpage with instructions for heat pump installers to choose the most suitable type of heat pump system, according to a project’s specific requirements.
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CEE
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Document for contractors detailing how to prioritize, control, and configure heat pumps in a residence that uses two heating systems.
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CEE
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Document for customers describing the benefits of two-system controls for homes, including information answering how, when, why, and how two-system controls with multiple heating sources are employed.
Construction and Demolition: How to Properly Dispose of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Equipment
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EPA
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A website explaining how to properly dispose of old refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
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Metropolitan Engineering Consulting & Forensics,
MECF
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Article about how mortar droppings during the installation of a brick veneer can clog the weep holes in the wall assembly causing moisture damage. The article also illustrates products that can be installed in the ventilated cavity to mitigate this problem.
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CIEC
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Website providing building science based guidance and training for residential construction.
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Journal of Energy and Power Sources,
Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi,
IIT BHU
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Article describing construction best practices to help reduce the wind-induced pressure loads on a low-rise building during a hurricane.
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HUD
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Brochure helping homeowners identify hazards, work with contractors to remove the hazards, help ensure the work is done properly, and educate when they can return safely to the home.
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EPA
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Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
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ASME
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Standard covering requirements for the assembly, installation, maintenance, and operation of controls and safety devices on automatically operated boilers directly fired with gas, oil, gas-oil, or electricity, having fuel input ratings under 12,500,000 Btu/hr.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing the difference between conditioned or unvented attics and unconditioned or vented attics.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ECEEE
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Description
Paper describing the effects of tree canopies on residential climates indicating tree cover to be beneficial to climate conditions
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
ENERGY STAR webpage discussing the costs and benefits of cool roofs.
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Description
Web page providing information on the types of cool roofs and their benefits to consumers.
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City of Davis,
State of California
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Article describing the use of whole-house fans to provide cooling in the region surrounding Sacramento, CA.
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LBNL
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Tool developed by LBNL to calculate potential savings from increasing wall and roof solar reflectance.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of finished and unfinished metal roofing systems on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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DOE
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DOE Energy Saver webpage summarizing the use of whole-house fans for cooling.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Report providing recommendations to builders regarding how to reduce cooling loads, use air-circulation fans, natural ventilation, window and building design for natural ventilation, and whole-house fans.
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NREL,
DOE
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Description
Short report providing tips on how to reduce heat gain and passively cool a home.
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University of Georgia
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A fact sheet providing information on termite species and how to prevent them from entering into your home.
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NSTAR,
UMN
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This case study describes costs associated with the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership for retrofitting roofs with rigid foam over the roof deck, especially on one and a half-story homes.
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National Association of Home Builders,
NAHB
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Document describing the methodology and results from 2009 to 2019 of the National Association of Home Builders' Construction Cost survey, which collects information from builders on the various components that go into the sales price of a typical single-family home.
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NAHB Research Center,
HUD,
PDR,
PATH
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Information sheet with construction details, pros and cons of insulated concrete forms.
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CPA
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Technical bulletin addressing surfacing options in regards to composite wood panels and their emission barrier capabilities.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article discussing whether or not to seal and insulate crawlspaces.
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FIRESafe Marin
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Webpage from FireSafe Marin explaining the different landscaping strategies near homes to lower the risk of a home's ignition from wildfire.
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IBHS
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Fact sheet describing guidance for choosing appropriate materials and using proper construction practices when rebuilding, repairing, or renovating a home to increase its resistance to fires.
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ASHRAE,
ANSI
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Standard describing prediction, mitigation, and reduction of moisture damage to the building envelope, materials, components, systems, and furnishings, depending on climate, construction type, and HVAC system operation; the webstore allows preview or full purchase.
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CRRC
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Website providing information about the Cool Roof Rating Council including programs, membership, and resources for the construction industry.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
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University of Minnesota
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Webpage explaining what causes the formation of ice dams on roofs and steps to take to prevent them.
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National Research Council Canada,
NRC
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Article describing the causes of wood decay and moisture issues.
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University of California
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Article from Stephen L. Quarles on fire resistant decking design and materials recommendations.
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Article describing codes and test methods related to fire-resistant construction of decks.