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Air Sealing Whole-House Fans

Guide describing how to air seal a whole-house fan system.

Building Science Introduction - Air Flow

Information guide providing background information about air flow in residential buildings.

Building Science Introduction - Heat Flow

Information guide providing background information about heat flow in residential buildings.

Building Science Introduction - Moisture Flow

Information guide providing background information about moisture flow in residential buildings.

Continuous Load Path Provided with Connections from the Roof through the Wall to the Foundation

Guide describing how to provide a strong continuous load path from the roof through the wall to the foundation to ensure a structurally sound building and increase racking resistance in hurricanes, high winds, tornados, and earthquakes.

Earthquake Overview

Overview guide describing how to prepare homes to be resistant to earthquake forces.

Enclosure Leakage Test

Guide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.

Flooding Overview

Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.

Hurricanes and High Winds Overview

Overview guide outlining home construction techniques used in hurricane and high wind areas.

Obvious Ventilation Controls

Guide describing how to install obvious ventilation controls.

Thermostat Controls

Guide describing the use and testing of programmable thermostats.

Whole-House Ventilation Strategies for New Homes

This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.