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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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Western Red Cedar Siding General Installation

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Author(s)
Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
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Organization(s)
Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
Description
Webpage describing how to flashing installation

What is a Contract?

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Author(s)
State of California Department of Consumer Affairs
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Organization(s)
State of California
Description
Webpage outlining the definition of contracts and how they function

Why Choose CW and AW Fenestration Products

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Author(s)
Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance
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Organization(s)
FGIA
Description
Web article describing the defining characteristics of the CW and AW window performance classes.

Why We Need to Know More About Basement Moisture

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Author(s)
Cheple Marilou,
Huelman Patrick H
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Organization(s)
University of Minnesota,
UMN,
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE,
NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Conference paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings describing moisture from basements and crawlspaces as a source of indoor humidity and providing recommendations for finishing below-grade spaces to limit potential indoor...

Winter Weather: Before, During, and After

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
CDC
Description
Website providing information to prepare for winter storms, prevent cold temperature-related health problems, and protect yourself during all stages of a winter storm.

Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2024 Edition

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Author(s)
American Wood Council,
American National Standards Institute
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Organization(s)
AWC,
ANSI
Description
Manual providing design and construction provisions for connections, wall systems, floor systems, and roof systems; a range of structural elements are covered, including sawn lumber, structural glued laminated timber, wood structural sheathing, I-joists, and trusses.