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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Description
Information sheet about unvented fireplaces and combustion safety.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Center for Science Education
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Description
A heat map showing the average number of tornadoes per year across the United States
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ADC
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Description
Standard for use and reference by designers, architects, engineers, contractors, installers and users for evaluating, selecting, specifying and properly installing flexible duct in heating and air conditioning systems.
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Green Building Advisor
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Description
Website providing CAD files and drawings of advanced framing details.
Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, Standard 90.1-2013, ANSI/ASHRAE
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ASHRAE
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Description
A standard providing minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings that are not low-rise residential buildings.
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Extension Foundation,
Cooperative Extension,
New Technologies for Agricultural Extension,
NTAE
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Description
Homepage for Extension Foundation, a partner of the Cooperative Extension System, whose goal is providing an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the best land-grant university minds across America.
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FEMA
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Description
Report informing building stakeholders about the risks a snow event poses to their buildings, preventative measures to take before the snow season, and actions that should be taken before, during, and after a snow event.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
University of Minnesota
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Description
Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.
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FEMA
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Description
Report providing a resource that communities can use to identify and evaluate a range of potential mitigation actions for reducing risk to natural hazards and disasters.
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RESNET
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Description
RESNET standards aimed to ensure that accurate and consistent home energy ratings are performed by accredited home energy rating providers through their raters nationwide.
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NFPA
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Description
Standard for installing manufactured homes, including specifications and procedures, for installation of utility connections of a manufactured home.
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Massachusetts Building Products
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Description
Information sheet including a checklist of steps to follow for pouring concrete.
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ICC
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Description
2009 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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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Factsheet describing the benefits of purchasing and installing ENERGY STAR rated fans and ventilation products.
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DOE
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Description
Fact sheet describing research sponsored by DOE's Building America program to research the importance of attic air-sealing and best practice attic air-sealing techniques for new and existing homes.
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International Association of Certified Home Inspectors,
InterNACHI
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Description
Document outlining important safety considerations of ventless fireplaces.
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ASHRAE,
ANSI
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Description
Standard that defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the building envelope intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality in low-rise residential buildings. This version of the standard was published in the year 2013, and is available for...
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VCE,
VT,
VSU
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Description
Report describing filtration, distillation, and disinfection methods of water treatment.
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Australian Government
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Description
Webpage providing guidance on the use of thermal mass with passive heating and cooling strategies.
Protecting Windows and Openings in Buildings - Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico, FEMA PR-RA5
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FEMA
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Description
Recovery Advisory document provide guidance related to the use and installation of opening protection systems to protect glazed openings (windows) from wind-borne debris during high-wind events.
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Colorado State Forest Service,
CSFS
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Description
Wildfire construction guidelines from the Colorado State Forest Service focusing on site design and building materials to mitigate damage to homes in wildfire-prone areas.
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Rheem
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Description
Information for properly sizing gas lines for use with tankless water heaters and other gas appliances.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Description
Factsheet describing smart practices for minimizing damage to residential electrical service components during coastal and riverine flood events.
Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage – A Practical Guide, Fourth Edition, FEMA E-74
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FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Field manual describing measures to reduce potential hazards and damages caused by and to nonstructural components of a building such as HVAC, appliances, lighting, windows, and furniture during an earthquake.
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San Francisco Department of the Environment,
SF Environment,
Center for Environmental Health,
CEH,
International Code Council,
ICC
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Description
Report providing detailed steps for builders, architects, and property managers to take for integrated pest management for control of a variety of pests including insects, rodents, and birds.
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.
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EPA
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Description
Website with consumer information about duct cleaning.
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Residential Energy Services Network,
RESNET,
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association,
NAIMA
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Description
Presentation describing RESNET grading criteria for insulation installation.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Description
Article describing how to stop air leaks around the windows and doors of a home.
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EPA
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Description
Guide providing information for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.
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Miami-Dade County
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Description
Report covering the selection of roof vents for rainwater resistance.
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EPA
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Description
Online course describing mold and mold remediation for environmental and public health professionals.
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DOE
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Description
IECC code note explaining new fan efficacy requirements, along with how to determine which fans are affected by the new fan requirements.
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Simpson Strong Tie,
International Existing Building Code,
IEBC
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Description
Report promoting public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of earthquake-induced damage to existing homes.
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Description
Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Description
The exhaust from residential combustion appliances contains air pollutants and high levels of moisture that must be conveyed to the outdoors to maintain acceptable indoor quality.
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DOE
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Description
Website with consumer and contractor information about building codes and regulations for solar water heating systems.
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DOE
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Description
Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.
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SWA,
Efficiency Vermont
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Description
Guide providing detailed selection and installation instructions for heat pump water heaters.
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ATC,
FEMA
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Description
Report providing retrofit measures intended to significantly reduce damage and increase occupant safety for existing buildings.
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West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
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Description
Manual showing how to properly use grass swales to manage excess water runoff.
Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Description
Website blog with guidance about calculating heat-loss.
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EPA
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Description
Broschure detailing water control strategies for building openings (e.g., vents and drainpipes).
Organization(s)
TRI,
Florida Roofing Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association Inc.,
FRSA
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Description
Manual for proper installation practices, industry standards and the code requirements of roofing tiles for the Florida market.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering wind loading on roofing assemblies.
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HIRL
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Description
A guide on how to anchor fuel tanks to avoid damage from flooding and seismic events to the home by using straps and solid concrete slabs.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
How hard can it be to insulate a flat sheet of concrete? I mean you only have three choices – on the top, on the bottom, or on the edge. OK, you might have some combination of the three as well.
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ICC,
NSSA
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Description
Guide providing minimum design and construction requirements for storm shelters that provide a safe refuge from storms that produce high winds, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
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ICC
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Description
2009 edition of code establishing a baseline for existing building retrofits to reach appropriate safety levels under new construction requirements covered in other ICC codes.
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ICC
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Description
2009 edition of code establishing regulations involving life and property safety from fires and explosion hazards, including emergency planning, fire department access and water supply, automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and hazardous materials planning and storage.