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ICC
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Building code for the state of Florida.
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ICC
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Description
2009 edition of code establishing a baseline for energy efficiency by setting performance standards for the building envelope (defined as the boundary that separates heated/cooled air from unconditioned, outside air), mechanical systems, lighting systems and service water heating systems in homes...
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ICC
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2009 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
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Auburn University
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Paper describing an experiment to quantify shade tree impacts on cooling-related electricity consumption, finding that there may be sizable benefits in hot regions.
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BSC
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Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.
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AHRI
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This directory contains the I=B=R Ratings for cast-iron, steel, aluminum and copper boilers, baseboard and finned tube radiation, indirect-fired water heaters, effective as of the date of this publication.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Description
Report providing builders in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climates with guidance for building homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs for consumers.
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BSC
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Brochure providing information about flashing.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Two hourly energy simulation software, BEopt and Energy Gauge USA, were compared to ensure accuracy and evaluate agreement on the impact of various energy efficiency improvements.
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Southface,
ORNL
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Description
Information sheet about crawlspace insulation, including installation details.
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BSC
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Brochure describing drainage planes, also referred to as water resistive barriers.
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BSC
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Description
Brochure with details on HVAC duct air sealing.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Brochure with information about ducts in conditioned space.
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EIA
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Description
Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.
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FSEC
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Description
Document comparing simulation results from a modified version of the EnergyGauge program to include various HVAC runtime strategies.
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FEMA
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Description
Document explores alternatives to riprap on banks and waterways to mitigate bankside erosion in the Pacific Northwest.
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FEMA
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Description
Report presenting information that aids qualified architects and engineers in the identification of the best available refuge areas in existing buildings for sheltering in place during a tornado.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
URS Corporation,
DK Low and Associates,
Greenhorne and O'Mara,
Dewberry and Davis
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Description
Report providing recommended designs and guidance for rebuilding homes destroyed by hurricanes in the Gulf Coast.
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FEMA
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Description
FEMA report describing findings from an investigation of Hurricane Ike in Texas and Louisiana and residential construction recommendations based on those findings.
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FEMA
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Description
A guide aiming to assist local officials and community decision makers in coastal areas in adopting and implementing sound mitigation measures to lower building natural disaster vulnerability.
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University of California Cooperative Extension
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Description
A report showing what happens when windows break as a result of temperature differences between the inside and outside of the home, as well as code standards for the State of California regarding window exposure to wildfires.
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Brochure on specifications for PV systems.
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Brochure on specifications for solar thermal systems.
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GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
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Description
Standard describing GREENGUARD Emission Criteria for use with GREENGUARD Certification Program for Low Emitting Products.
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BSC
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Description
Information sheet about groundwater control.
Organization(s)
IOR
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Description
Guide describing refrigeration leaks, including common leak points, how to fix them, and how to prevent them.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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UT Austin School of Architecture
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Description
Report detailing natural ventilation and passive airflow systems.
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BSC
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Description
Article explaining installing cavity insulation.
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BSC
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Description
Brochure with information on maintaining drainage plane continuity at deck ledger locations.
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BSC
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Description
Article discussing indoor water management.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Research study describing field testing performed in 32 two-story Florida homes to characterize wind washing failures of the house air and thermal boundary.
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BSC
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Description
Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Information sheet about efficiency and health benefits of MERV filters.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Description
Article showing steps for kick out flashing at roof-wall intersection.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Description
Article describing a technique for installing a skylight and avoiding potential water leaks with the use of a peel-and-stick (or self-adhesive) membrane under the flashing.
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ASHI Reporter
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Description
Article describing how to properly manage condensing HVAC equipment.
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FireSafe Montana
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Description
Guide for homeowners describing actions they can take to modify their home and the surrounding site to create a survivable space to reduce the amount of damage a home would likely experience during a wildfire.
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ACCA
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Description
Standard technical manual with information about HVSC balancing, testing air and hydronic systems.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Description
A Recovery Advisory guide reccomending practices for designing and installing metal roof systems that will enhance wind resistance in high-wind regions (i.e., greater than 90-miles per hour [mph] gust design wind speed).
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EPA
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Description
Report providing information on mechanical air-cleaning devices for ventilation when conventional methods are not warranted.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet about sealing combustion appliances to ensure good indoor air quality.
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Building Science Corporation
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Description
Information sheet about air sealing.
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Contractor Magazine
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Second part of an article series focusing on servicing high efficiency modcon boilers. This part focuses on paperwork and follow-up communication with the homeowner for scheduling annual maintenance.
Organization(s)
Contractor Magazine
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Description
Article describing the author's experiences in owning and servicing a modcon boiler.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Description
Report identifying the important aspects of building design and construction to enable installation of solar photovoltaic and heating systems at some time after the building is constructed.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet offering general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA Forest Service,
National Institute of Standards and Technology,
NIST
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Description
Paper describing the effects of shade trees and their location on residential summertime electricity usage.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet describing transfer ducts and grilles for HVAC.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering wind uplift and roofing membrane failures.