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Guide describing how to install low-e exterior storm windows.
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A guide describing how to install low-sloped ("flat") roofs with insulation above the roof deck that resist wind pressures during high-wind events.
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Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity in preparation for cold winter weather.
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Guide describing how to construct homes and decks to manage heavy snow loads in winter weather.
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Guide describing mechanical ventilation tools and methods required for accurate airflow measurement.
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Guide describing requirements and best practices for mechanical garage exhaust in multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to install an exhaust fan in an attached garage to pull fumes out of the garage and to depressurize the garage with reference to the home.
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Guide discussing disaster resistance related to metal roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.
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Guide describing the use of micro-irrigation systems to reduce water usage in residential landscaping.
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Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards the home is likely to face within its lifetime.
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This measure guide describes the need to install a mounting surface for equipment related to a future solar hot water installation.
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Guide describing how to design HVAC systems to be located within the conditioned space of the home, either in a utility closet or in an air sealed conditioned attic, basement, or crawl space.
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Guide outlining how to correctly install flex ducts without excessive coils or loops.
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Guide outlining how to correctly install flex ducts without kinks or sharp bends.
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Vapor retarder plastic should not be installed over fibrous insulation on basement or crawlspace walls unless rigid foam or spray foam is installed directly against the concrete, behind the blanket insulation.
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Guide describing how to correctly choose building materials.
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Guide describing how to install obvious ventilation controls.
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Guide describing oil-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.
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Information guide describing WaterSense requirements for outdoor ornamental water features.
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No outdoor air intakes connected to return side of the HVAC system, unless controls are installed to operate intermittently & automatically based on a timer and to restrict intake when not in use (e.g., motorized damper)
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A guide describing how to elevate and secure HVAC equipment for protection against floods, earthquakes, and high winds.
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Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.
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Guide describing how to correctly slope solid surfaces outside a home so rainwater flows away from the home.
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Information guide providing an overview of pest-resistant construction practices and guides in the Building America Solution Center for home builders.
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Guide describing methods for installing pest-resistant ground cover around foundations to resist borrowing rodents and other pests.
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Guide describing how to provide a continuous load path with appropriate connectors to improve the wind resistance of attached porches, carports, and decks during high-wind events.
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Information guide describing things to consider in the attic, ceiling, or roof before attempting retrofits of items including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting retrofits including any combustion appliances, or that may affect them.
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Information guide describing things to consider in the basement or crawlspace before attempting retrofits of adjacent items including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
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Information guide describing considerations for before retrofitting HVAC systems, retrofit scope considerations, and HVAC system replacement options.
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting retrofits that may include hazardous materials.
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Information guide describing best practices for ensuring the safety of those returning to a home after a disaster.
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Guide describing how to evaluate existing ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
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Information guide describing things to consider before retrofitting walls, windows, and doors, including wiring, moisture protection, and lead paints.
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Information guide describing how to balance pressure in supply and return ducts.
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Guide describing proper installation of high-MERV furnace and air-handler filters.
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Guide describing home stationary battery storage and associated electric panel and equipment needed to safely supply electricity during a blackout.
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Guide describing how to install a radon mitigation fan with various types of house foundations.
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
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Guide describing how to install energy efficient refrigerators in new and exisitng homes.
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Guide describing removal of construction debris from flex ducts and protection of ducts and HVAC equipment during construction to keep them free of dust and debris.
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Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with 'cripple' wall crawlspace foundations, which are known for their instability.
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Guide describing ways to retrofit an existing roof to increase its resistance to damage during hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
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Guide describing principles of insulating and air sealing band joists as a stand alone energy upgrade, or as part of creating a closed crawlspace.
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
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Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.
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Guide describing how to upgrade walls that separate the garage from the house by providing a continuous air control layer on the garage side of the wall and adding rigid foam insulation.