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Report presenting results from whole-house monitoring efforts in hope that they may be useful for others moving towards zero energy homes.

NAFA’s user guide for understanding ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2012.

Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.

Article describing a method for flashing roof vent boots, describing how to flash the pipe, how to flash over and under the pan, and finish by shaping the shingles, as well as addressing potential water leakage by adding an additional seal with EPDM flashing tape with a butyl adhesive backing to the...

Website describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding on homes.

Document providing guidance on water management concepts and applications for residential buildings.

A San Diego County standard outlining the requirements for installing fire protection water tanks.

Specification of criteria for lavatory faucets and faucet accessories under the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program.

Article describing how to weatherproof dormers using peel-and-stick membranes when flashing a dormer.

Webpage describing the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and how to plan residential building to mitigate wildfire risks associated with building in the WUI.

Article about one way to deal with the cold-water surprise effect of tankless water heaters.

Study analyzing wind pressures on hip roofs where two hip roofs come together forming an L or T shaped roof or building.

DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.

Article describing how generators being used for backup power during outages can lead to safety concerns.