Guide
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Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
Reference
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Report identifying the steps to take, with the help of a qualified home performance contractor, to seal unwanted air leaks while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding sources of indoor air pollution.
Reference
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Research report that validates Pinhole Insulation®, offering a cost-effective, minimally invasive solution for enhancing insulation and air sealing in enclosed roof cavities, improving R-value by 60% compared to traditional methods.
Reference
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Information sheet about sealing combustion appliances to ensure good indoor air quality.
Guide
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Guide describing how to properly test the air barrier between the garage and house, and how to ensure the air barrier is tight enough to prevent garage air from entering the home.
Reference
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This research study used pollutant measurements, home inspections, diagnostic testing and occupant surveys to assess IAQ in 24 new or deeply retrofitted homes designed to be high performance green buildings in California.
Case Study
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Case study describing the effectiveness of various ventilation systems at two unoccupied, single-family lab homes at the University of Texas at Tyler.
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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Information guide describing hazardous materials that may encountered in the home when retrofitting a home, including asbestos, mold, and radon.
Guide
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Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.
Reference
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a multifamily, affordable housing retrofit project that achieved 44% energy savings using readily available, cost effective measures.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting air sealing, insulating, and equipment retrofits in a home that has combustion appliances located within the home.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a radon mitigation fan to actively remove radon from the home.
Information Guide
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Guide describing how to evaluate ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
Guide
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
Guide
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Guide describing how to choose and install a carbon monoxide alarm.
Guide
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Guide describing the uses, selection process, and specification of high-MERV filters.
Guide
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Guide describing the EPA's Indoor AirPlus construction specifications for low/no VOC paints and finishes.