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ZERH,
DOE
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Description
Checklist for the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home National Program Requirements Mandatory Requirement 7 (Renewable Ready).
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing a report providing best practices for reducing damages from floods to manufactured homes.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet providing an overview of the FEMA document Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet providing an overview of FEMA P-348, Protecting Building Utility Systems From Flood Damage.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
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Website article touring areas hit hardest by tornadoes to see how they are building differently to protect against the next big twister.
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IBHS
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Article summarizing the IBHS stance on building practices that can mitigate the impact of high winds and storm surge on structures.
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IBHS
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Description
Checklist providing recommendations for the right tape in order to reduce the risk of leaks during storms with wind-driven rain.
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Materials Journal
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Report providing information on performance of mortars and concrete containing PCMs.
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California Energy Commission,
CEC,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL,
University of Southern California,
USC,
University of California San Diego,
UC San Diego
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Description
California Energy Commission report presenting the concept of cool walls and providing guidelines for their building- and climate-appropriate use to conserve energy and reduce emissions.
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ACCA
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Standard providing nationally recognized, manufacturer-endorsed set of inspection tasks for HVAC maintenance.
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DOE
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Description
Fact sheet defining a grid-interactive efficient building and its benefits.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing how moisture accumulates inside of structures and issues that result.
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University of Georgia
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Description
A fact sheet providing information on termite species and how to prevent them from entering into your home.
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ICC
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Description
2009 edition of code for commercial buildings that brings together all structural, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for all buildings except detached one- and two-family residences and townhouses up to three stories.
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ICC
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Description
2012 edition of code for residential buildings that creates minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less, bringing together all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for one- and two-family residences.
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IBHS
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Description
Report providing wildfire protection guidance for homeowners in California.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Description
Large scale simulation study investigating the effects of cool roofs and walls on buildings of various vintages across the U.S., with special attention given to California.
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CDC
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Description
Webpage describing steps homeowners can take to prepare their home and car for winter storms.
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CDC
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Description
Webpage describing steps homeowners can take to prepare their home and car for winter storms.
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ICC
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Description
2012 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for mechanical systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, ducts, fireplaces, combustion and hydronic systems, using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.
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IBHS
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Fact sheet describing the acceptable underlayment alternatives including ASTM D6757 Underlayment Felt Containing Inorganic Fibers for Steep-Slope Roofing for certain applications.
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Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network,
NFPA
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Description
A nine-part fact sheet covering a variety of common questions surrounding wildfires and how to make a home more resilient to wildfires.
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ASTM
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Description
Standard describing a test method measuring air-leakage rates through a building envelope under controlled pressurization and de-pressurization which was published in the year 2019 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
Calculator to help homeowner's calculate the size of pool pump they need.
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NFPA
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Description
NFPA standard for design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinkler systems.
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University of Minnesota
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Description
Webpage explaining what causes the formation of ice dams on roofs and steps to take to prevent them.
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ORNL,
DOE
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Description
Web based tool providing decision-making guidance for selecting wall assembly components.
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Description
Factsheet describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding and soffit coverings in high wind and coastal areas.
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Montana State University Extension,
MSU Extension
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Description
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.
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Green Home Institute
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Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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Green Home Institute
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Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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IBHS
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Description
Report summarizing the requirements for strenghtening and protecting the roof, openings in the house, and creating a continuous load path to strengthen walls and foundation per the IBHS Fortified Homes Hurricane Standard for New Homes.
Organization(s)
Sriwijaya International Conference on Science Engineering and Technology,
Tarumanagara University,
Christian University of Indonesia,
Electrochemical Society,
ECS
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Description
Technical report describing the impact of orientation on thermal comfort.
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IBHS
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Description
Checklist providing selection and installation guidance for residential, non-structural metal roof systems installed over wood roof decks with a roof slope 2:12 or greater to comply with section R905.1 of the 2015 IRC for a FORTIFIED Roof – New Roof Designation.
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IBHS
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Description
Website providing technical documents of checklists, calculators, bulletin, modular home toolkit, standard details, and corrosion resistance requirements – map set; describing the requirements of the IBHS Fortified Home program to improve the disaster resistance of new and existing homes.
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Enterprise Community Partners
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Description
Guide describing tools for island and hurricane-prone communities on redevelopment and rehabilitation of homes to prepare for future natural disasters.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing air sealing and air barriers in buildings.
Organization(s)
NEEP
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Description
Guide by the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships on how to size heat pumps in a cold climate.
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FEMA
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Description
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.
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ATC,
FEMA
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Description
Reports describing a mathematical methodology for assessing the seismic performance of buildings.
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RESNET,
ANSI,
ICC
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Description
Standard describing methods for testing the airtightness of buildings and HVAC equipment.
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Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire,
CPAW,
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety,
IBHS,
Headwaters Economics
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Description
Report examining the cost differences between a typical home and a home constructed using wildfire-resistant materials and design features.
Organization(s)
International Association of Certified Home Inspectors,
InterNACHI
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Article describing the correct installation of clothes dryer exhaust ducts.
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ASTM
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Test method that measures the capture efficiency of wall-mounted domestic range hoods under controlled conditions in a test chambers which available for preview and purchase at the link and was published in the year 2018.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.
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Town of Clarkdale
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Description
Presentation on sustainable development including water conservation, passive solar, daylighting, natural ventilation, and land use.
Organization(s)
Fox News
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Description
A story about bees building a hive in the drainage plane behind the brick veneer siding. The bees entered the wall through unprotected drainage holes.
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University of Nevada Cooperative Extension,
USDA Forest Service
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Description
A guide to construction of wildfire resistant homes and communities.
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ICC
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Description
2012 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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NAFA
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NAFA’s user guide for understanding ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2012.