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Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Resource that provides an overview of the WaterSense Budget Tool, as well as detailed instructions for using the tool.
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Guide describing how to design a water-efficient landscape that will minimize the need for supplemental water by using the WaterSense® Water Budget Tool.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Resource that can be used to determine peak watering month and the appropriate evapotranspiration and rainfall values for a specific United States zip code.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Resource that can be used to comply with section 4.1.1 of Version 1.2 of the WaterSense New Home Specification or to ensure a measure of efficiency and regional suitability for the amount of water applied to a landscape based on local climate data.
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EPA
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A map describing the average temperature of shallow groundwater in Fahrenheit across the continental United States.
Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
Applied Technology Council,
ATC,
URS Group,
DK Low and Associates,
Atkins,
TLSmith Consulting
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Volume 1 of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, and risk management for homes constructed in coastal environments.
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Information guide describing proper attic air-sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
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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 ways to use landscaping to keep a home cooler.
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Guide describing options for adding dehumidification equipment to a home to maintain indoor relative humidity below 60%.
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.