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How to Partially Install a Heat Pump in a Manufactured Home Factory

2023

Slipstream

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Factsheet describing how to partially install a heat pump in a manufactured home in the manufactured home factory.

How to Perform a Heat-Loss Calculation, Part I

2012

Holladay Martin

Green Building Advisor,

GBA

Website blog with guidance about calculating heat-loss.

How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfires

2021

National Fire Protection Association

NFPA

Factsheet describing defensible space and wildfire risk reduction steps that homeowners can take to make their homes safer during a wildfire.

How to Prevent Roof Damage from Winter Ice Buildup

2019

Dorsi Chris

Montana State University Extension,

MSU Extension

Article from Montana State University Extension explaining how proper insulation techniques can greatly reduce the risks of ice dams on roofs in cold climate zones.

How to Properly Install Polymeric Siding and Soffit in Coastal Areas

2019

Vinyl Siding Institute

Factsheet describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding and soffit coverings in high wind and coastal areas.

How to Seal Up to Prevent Rodent Infestations

2023

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC

A website providing a checklist of important areas to check when sealing holes inside and outside of the home to prevent entry by rodents and other outside pests.

How To Shut Off Your Natural Gas In An Emergency – Learn How To Locate And Shut Off Your Natural Gas

2021

SoCalGas

Webpage describing how to locate and manually shut off natural gas service at the meter.

How To Use the EnergyGuide Label To Shop for Home Appliances

2020

Federal Trade Commission

FTC

FTC website explaining the usefulness of the EnergyGuide label when shopping for home appliances.

How to Verify New Construction Compliance

2020

IBHS Fortified

IBHS

Checklist for verifying FORTIFIED levels and documentation needed.

How To: Mounting Solar on Sips

2013

Sughrue Patrick

Premier SIPS Structural Insulated Panels,

Home Power Magazine

A structural insulated panel (SIP) roof has no embedded lumber in the structure, and therefore nothing substantial for attaching PV array and solar hot water mounts. Single or double lumber splines could be put into the panels, or I-joists at 4-foot intervals could be added.

How You can Strengthen Your Home for the Next Big Earthquake in the Los Angeles Area

2005

City of Los Angeles,

Department of Building and Safety

City of Los Angeles

Report describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more resistant to earthquakes.

How-to Anchor it and Protect a Child

2023

Green Smart Links

Includes several good how-to videos for anchoring furniture to different wall types

HPWH Installation and Design Concepts for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings

2023

Larson Ben

Larson Energy Research,

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,

NREL

Report describing the identification of barriers and proposed practical solutions for the design, installation, and market adoption of heat pump water heaters in new low-rise multifamily housing, focusing on studio and one-bedroom units.

Humidity and Variable Refrigerant Flow Operation in Multifamily Buildings

2025

Steven Winter Associates

SWA,

U.S. DOE,

U.S. Department of Energy

Report providing the results of an analysis of humidity control and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system efficiency in three new multifamily buildings in New York, NY.

Humidity Control: Supplemental Dehumidification in Hot-Humid Climates

2017

Home Innovation Research Labs,

National Association of Home Builders,

International Code Council

HIRL,

NAHB,

ICC

Fact Sheet describing the need for supplemental dehumidification, dehumidifier configuration options, and design considerations.

Hurricane Irma in Florida - Building Performance Observations Recommendations and Technical Guidance, FEMA P-2023

2018

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Report by the FEMA Mitigation Assessment Team on damages due to Hurricane Irma which struck Florida in September 2017, and recommendations for construction for future disaster resistance and preparedness.

Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast: Mitigation Assessment Team Report, Building Performance Observations Recommendations and Technical Guidance, FEMA 549

2006

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Guide discussing observations, recommendations, and technical guidance as a result of Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Mitigation Retrofits for Existing Site-Built Single Family Residential Structures, Florida Statutes Section 553.844

2008

Florida Building Code

FBC

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.

Hurricane Mitigation Retrofits for Existing Site-Built Single-Family Residential Structures

2006

Florida Building Code

Code describing the requirements for existing site-built single-family homes to receive roof-to-wall retrofits when re-roofing.

Hurricane Retrofit Guide - Gable End Overhangs

2020

Florida Disaster

Florida Division of Emergency Management

A document aimed at reducing the vulnerability of a gable end roof to wind damage in a hurricane.

Hurricane Retrofit Guide - Wood Frame Walls

2010

Florida Disaster

Florida Division of Emergency Management

Report describing the hurricane retrofit guide with focus on walls and wooded framed walls.

Hurricane Shutter Types

2023

Hurricane Research Division,

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOAA

NOAA webpage providing images and short descriptions of different types of hurricane shutters.

HVAC – Cold Climate Heat Pump Sizing

2024

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

PNNL,

DOE

Webpage providing curriculum with links to presentations and problem sets for teaching an understanding of sizing cold climate heat pumps.

HVAC A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners, Volume 14

2011

Gilbride Theresa L,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report providing information about energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) equipment options to help homeowners cut their energy use, reduce their carbon footprint, and increase their homes comfort, health, and safety.

HVAC Duct Supports, AC 284

2014

International Code Council

ICC

Standards criteria supporting ICC HVAC duct support standards.

HVAC in Multifamily Buildings

2006

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation

Paper providing a comprehensive overview of HVAC system design considerations and challenges specific to multifamily residential buildings, focusing on optimizing performance and addressing common issues.

HVAC Sizing for Concrete Homes

Portland Cement Association

HVAC Sizing Tool

2022

BetterBuilt Northwest,

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

BetterBuiltNW,

NEEA

Software tool available free online that can help calculate heating and cooling requirements to accurately size HVAC equipment in as little as 15 minutes.

HVAC System Pressure Relief

2006

Raymer Paul H,

Moyer Neil

Tamarack Technologies,

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.

HVI Airflow Test Procedure

2015

Home Ventilating Institute

HVI

Publication specifying HVI’s prescriptive procedures for testing and rating airflow of residential ventilation products in accordance with ANSI consensus standards.

HVI Certification Program Policies and Procedures

2020

Home Ventilating Institute

HVI

Publication describing the requirements and procedures for the certified performance ratings program for residential ventilation products administered by the Home Ventilating Institute.

HVI Certified Products Directory

2020

Home Ventilating Institute

HVI

Website providing an online directory of more than 3,600 residential ventilation products lisiting flowrates, sones, watts, and other performance metrics; all listed products have been tested by the Home Ventilating Institute.

Hybrid Assemblies, BSI-100

2017

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Article describing issues with condensation in unvented attics insulated with open-cell spray foam.

Hybrid Inverter Comparison Chart

2021

Clean Energy Reviews

CER

Website providing comparison charts and reviews of hybrid inverters for solar power systems.

Hybrid Wall Evaluation for Ten New Construction Homes in Wyandotte, Michigan

2013

Lukachko Alex,

Grin Aaron,

Bergey Daniel

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.

Hydronic Heating Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings: Boiler Control Replacement and Monitoring

2014

Dentz Jordan,

Henderson Hugh,

Varshney Kapil

Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,

ARIES,

Levy Partnership

Report summarizing the status of a central hydronic heating system project in multifamily housing at the conclusion of the 20112012 heating season.

Hydronic Heating Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings:Phase 1: Boiler Control Replacement and Monitoring

2012

Dentz Jordan,

Henderson Hugh

Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,

ARIES,

Levy Partnership

Report evaluating the relative effectiveness of various control and distribution strategies to improve hydronic space heating performance in existing low-rise multifamily buildings

Hygric Redistribution in Insulated Assemblies: Retrofitting Residential Envelopes Without Creating Moisture Issues

2013

Lstiburek Joseph W,

Smegal Jonathan

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report exploring four questions to determine the level of risk associated with adding drained exterior insulation to the exterior of an existing home during an energy retrofit.

Hygrothermal Performance Study: A Field Study Comparison of the Energy and Moisture Performance Characteristics of Ventilated Versus Sealed Crawl Spaces in the South

2005

Davis Bruce,

Dastur Cyrus,

Warren William E

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL,

Advanced Energy,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report outlining results from a 2005 hygrothermal pilot study in the South.

IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction

2008

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association

SMACNA

Book providing project management guidance in maintaining satisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) of occupied buildings undergoing renovation or construction.

IBACOS Builder System Performance Packages: January 2003--December 2003

2004

Broniek John

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Report presenting system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates.

IBHS Celebrates Professionals Committed to Stronger Building

2020

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

IBHS

A news article documenting the milestone of the FORTIFED homes program surpassing 18,000 homes.

IBHS provides consumer information to deal with winter storm power outages

2014

Maloni Joshua

Niagara Frontier Publications

Recommendations from IBHS describing how to safely use generators during winter storm power outages.

ICC-ES Evaluation Report, ESR-1679

2021

ICC Evaluation Service

ICC-ES Evaluation Report reviewing proprietary steel shear wall panels developed by Simpson Strong-Tie Company to resist vertical and lateral loads in walls resulting from wind or earthquakes.

Ice Dams, BSD-135

2006

Straube John

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.

Ignition Resistant Construction Design Manual

2020

Colorado Springs Fire Department

City of Colorado Springs,

State of Colorado

Wildfire guidance for homes located in the wildland urban interface, focused on site design and individual pieces of the home.

Ignition Resistant Construction Guide

2010

FireSafe Montana

Ignition resistant residential construction and landscaping guidelines from FireSafe Montana.

Impact of Pilot Light Modeling on the Predicted Annual Performance of Residential Gas Water Heaters

2013

Maguire Jeff,

Burch Jay

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Journal article presenting modeling of residential gas water heaters via dynamic simulation models to determine the effect of the pilot light on their annual energy consumption.

Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity Control

2014

Martin Eric

Building Science Corporation,

BSC,

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC,

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS

The study described in this white paper is based on building energy modeling with an important focus on the indoor humidity impacts of ventilation.

Impact Resistance of Advanced Framed Wall Systems with Insulating Sheathing as the Primary Sheathing, RR-0603

2009

Baker Peter,

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Research study describing the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.

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