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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
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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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PNNL
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Case study describing how a properly designed duct system is essential for keeping a home comfortable, managing indoor air quality, and maximizing the performance of heating and cooling equipment.
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ICF Builder
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Document with information on preventing termites when using ICFs.
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Video describing best practices for air-sealing floors above garages.
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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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Mesothelioma.net
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Website providing medical information about malignant mesothelioma, a cancer related to asbestos exposure.
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Guide describing how to install a radon mitigation fan with various types of house foundations.
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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 things to consider before retrofitting walls, windows, and doors, including wiring, moisture protection, and lead paints.
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Guide describing how to install a radon-mitigating vertical ventilation pipe in new and existing homes with various types of house foundations.
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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 describing the retrofit of kitchen exhaust systems, including duct sizing and routing considerations.
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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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Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.
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Guide describing how to select and install whole-house ventilation systems for existing 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 how to evaluate existing ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
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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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This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.