Guide
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Measure guide describing the need to provide an architectural drawing for a future solar hot water installation.
Reference
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A research paper exploring the installation and mounting of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on rooftops and the challenges faced by system designers and installers.
Guide
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Guide describing the need to leave space for a solar hot water tank in the home’s utility room.
Guide
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This guide describes procedures for assessing potential for solar resources on a house site based on the likely design and orientation of solar panels on the home.
Guide
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This measure guide describes the need to provide an architectural drawing for a future solar photovoltaic installation.
Guide
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This guide describes the need for installing a wiring conduit for future solar photovoltaic installations.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of moisture flow in residential buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing options for insulating and air sealing at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new homes.
Guide
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This measure guide describes the need to install a dedicated dual-pole circuit breaker for a future solar photovoltaic installation.
Information Guide
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Guide describing how to evaluate ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
Guide
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Measure guide describing installation of the mounting surface needed for equipment for a future solar photovoltaic installation.
Guide
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Guide describing the use of recirculation pumps to speed the flow of hot water to faucets for reduced wait times and savings in energy and water usage.
Guide
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Guide describing effective ways to distribute hot water using either a core (compact) plumbing layout or a central homerun manifold piping system.
Guide
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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 attic, basement, or crawl space.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing how to calculate attic passive ventilation with example calculations.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing defensible space, fire-resistant materials, and other features to include when designing and building a home for wildfire resistance.
Guide
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Guide for designing and installing interior ducts in an interstitial floor cavity in new and existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing the design of a shelter-in-place room in a home for protection during hurricanes and tornadoes.
Guide
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Guide describing sizing and installation of foundation heat exchangers, which can be connected to a heat pump system used for spacing conditioning as well as domestic water heating.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of heat flow in residential buildings.
Information Guide
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Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.
Information Guide
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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.
Information Guide
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An information guide describing design considerations for improving occupant safety and minimizing windstorm property damage in new homes in high-wind and hurricane-prone areas.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience of homes during a flood.
Guide
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Guide describing how to properly construct decks and other building attachments to be resistant to ignition in the event of a wildfire.
Information Guide
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Overview guide outlining home construction techniques used in hurricane and high wind areas.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of air flow in residential buildings and its effects on occupants, building durability, and efficiency.