Description
Guide describing various methods of shading and solar control to reduce heat gain through windows.
Showing results 201 - 225 of 257
Description
Guide describing steps that builders can take to reduce the likelihood of standing water and localized flooding around the foundation of a home during rainy conditions, with links to several full guides providing detailed instructions for improving water management in new and existing homes.
Description
Guide describing how to insulate slabs on grade in climate zones 3 and higher.
Description
Guide describing use of smart power strips (i.e., Tier 1, master-slave, load-sensing advanced power strips) for miscellaneous electric loads such as entertainment centers and computer stations.
Description
This measure guide describes basic steps for designing a thermosiphon solar hot water system.
Description
This guide describes procedures for assessing feasibility of solar resources, and designating location of propolsed PV arrays and solar thermal panels.
Description
This measure guide describes the need to install a plumbing and wiring chase for a future solar hot water installation.
Description
Information guide describing the installation of a solar bypass valve on an existing hot water tank for a future solar hot water system installation.
Description
Guide describing sprinkler irrigation landscape watering practices for water efficiency.
Description
Guide describing how to install step and kick-out flashing on roofs.
Description
Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
Description
This measure guide describes how to correctly install ducts, ensuring enough cavity space to avoid compression.
Description
Guide describing the need for covers on sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
Description
Guide describing how to hang ducts with supporting straps or saddles to adequately support ducts so they do not sag and are not pinched or compressed in a manner that would cause damage to the ducts, the duct insulation, or the duct air barrier covering.
Description
Guide describing the use of swales, French drains, and site grading to minimize saturation of foundations and ponding of stormwater runoff on sites.
Description
Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.
Description
Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.
Description
Guide describing design of a mechanical ventilation design to enable accurate measurement of ventilation system airflow.
Description
Guide describing how to analyze boiler and building performance and install thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) to reduce temperatures in over heated spaces.
Description
Guide describing toilet and urinal requirements and selection for EPA's WaterSense program.
Description
Guide describing how to conduct duct leakage tests per RESNET protocols.
Description
Guide describing the split system heat pumps used for central forced air heating and cooling.