Organization(s)
Big Ass Fans,
HPAC Engineering
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Description
Article describing how air speed affects thermal comfort and how fans can provide energy savings.
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report investigating the status of the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry and technology in the United States, assembling GHP energy savings potential, identifying key barriers to application of GHPs, and identifying actions that could accelerate adoption of GHPs.
Organization(s)
NAHB
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Description
Guide detailing best practices on how to build wall assemblies with absorptive claddings such as brick, stone that drain and dry well.
Organization(s)
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Description
Report about indoor air quality related to indoor mold growth.
Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Publication Date
Description
Article describing the second step of a three-step process for the installation a tubular skylight, using peel-and-stick flashing tape instead of roof cement, and integrating the roof underlayment with the flashing.
Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
Publication Date
Description
Article describing three ways to strengthen the roof-to-wall connections in an existing home.
Organization(s)
Massachusetts Department of Energy,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Home Energy Magazine,
State of Massachusetts
Publication Date
Description
Article describing customer tip sheet and how ceiling fans are one of the most popular and generally well regarded of all home energy efficiency features.
Organization(s)
Contractor Magazine
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Description
Article explaining the importance of regular inspections of boiler systems in maintaining their safety, lifespan, and efficiency.
Organization(s)
UF
Publication Date
Description
Brochure-guide describing swales and their qualities, including objective, maintenance, and design considerations.
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Report providing a collection of fact sheets describing guidance for constructing homes in wildfire zones.
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Technical fact sheet proving information on creating defensible space to reduce the risk of damage from fires to property.
Organization(s)
University of Georgia
Publication Date
Description
Webpage describing how to conserve heat or find alternative heat sources during a power outage to keep one room warm.
Organization(s)
WSU Extension Energy Program,
Washington State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development
Publication Date
Description
Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Report providing guidance on protecting foundation walls and enclosures from flood damage.
Organization(s)
HUD
Publication Date
Description
Guide providing information for professional builders and contractors rehabbing flooded single-family houses with emphasis on safe practices and the most important activities in the rehab process.
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Technical bulletin describing a set of standards for building materials able to withstand flood waters as needed with wet floodproofing.
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine,
National Property Inspections,
NPI
Publication Date
Description
Journal article describing energy and cost savings potential from air sealing multifamily town homes.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Guidance document describing urban heat islands, what they are, how they form, why we care, and including some strategies to reduce them.
Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
Publication Date
Description
A builder's guide describing hurricane-resistant reinforcements for gable ends.
Organization(s)
Florida Disaster
Publication Date
Description
Guide describing retrofit procedures for gable end roofs.
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Flyer describing reasons and best practices for raising electrical systems above flood-levels.
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Short guide from FEMA describing how to anchor tall bookcases and file cabinets during seismic events.
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Factsheet for home and business owners describing ways to anchor fuel tanks to avoid displacement in floods.
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Summary document describing flood resistant building materials and some tips for building flood resistant walls.
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.
Organization(s)
HUD,
FEMA,
DHS
Publication Date
Description
Brochure detailing how to latch and lock cabinets and drawers to prevent injury to residents of the home.
Organization(s)
WSDOH
Publication Date
Description
A preparedness guide guiding homeowners on how to secure an indoor home water heater safely to wall studs.
Organization(s)
University of Alaska,
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Publication Date
Description
Manual describing best practices or home construction in Alaska and northern climates.
Organization(s)
International Code Council,
ICC
Publication Date
Description
A guide describing how to do wall bracing calculations and evaluations.
Organization(s)
Advanced Energy
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Description
Report aimed to quantify the impact of closed crawlspaces in new homes, and investigate modeling software to ensure accuracy of energy consumption predictions in these homes.
Organization(s)
Portland Cement Association
Publication Date
Description
Document discussing moisture considerations and testing techniques for concrete floors.
Organization(s)
Santa Cruz County CDI
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Description
Report describing construction site erosion and sediment control practices recommended and required by a county planning department.
Organization(s)
Johns Manville
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Description
Information sheet providing detail about hand fabrication of a one-piece straight duct from a 48" x 120" x 1" thick (1.22 m x 3.05 m x 25 mm) sheet where the total inside duct dimensions equals 112" (2.84 m) or less.
Organization(s)
FBC
Publication Date
Description
Article presenting the 2008 update on the 2006 details on when required hurricane mitigation retrofits are required and the cost cap on required hurricane mitigation retrofits.
Organization(s)
SMACNA
Publication Date
Description
Book providing project management guidance in maintaining satisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) of occupied buildings undergoing renovation or construction.
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Document providing an overview of the Thermal Bypass Checklist for the ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes program.