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Condensation Between Panes of Double Windows

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Document about condensation between the panes, on the inside surface of the outer glass of double pane windows.

Heating and Cooling With a Heat Pump

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Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.

Energy Efficiency Standards

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Website describing analyses for products and standards affecting home heating, cooling, and appliances, in regards to technical, economical, and energy efficiency pathways.

Smoke-Free Public Housing and Multifamily Properties

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Toolkits for residents and owner/managers who live and work in federally assisted housing.

Insulation: A Guide to Proper Installation

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Website providing builders with information about meeting RESNET Grade 1 criteria when installing insulation.

Understanding Drainage Planes, BSD-105

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Guide providing information about controlling rainwater through use of drainage planes.

LaHouse Foundations - Rising Above the Floods

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Video explaining raised-floor systems and some issues that can arrise with this type of construction. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.

Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings

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Book with indepth information about hydronic systems for residential and commercial buildings.

Unvented Roof Summary, RR-0301

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Document summarizing the various papers on unvented conditioned cathedralized attics found on BSC's website.

Association of Pool and Spa Professionals

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View the APSP/ANSI Standards and codes below to get information about ANSI specifications for pools, spa and hot tubs.

Preventing Ice Dams

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Article describing how ice dams form on residential roofs, how they damage homes, and solutions to prevent future dams.

Choosing Thermostatic Radiator Valves

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Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.

Directory of Certified Product Performance

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Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.

Mechanical Insulation Design Guide - Installation

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Web resource that lays out the pre-work considerations, methods and finishes for installing mechanical insulation.

Retrofit of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings: The State-of-the-Art

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Technical paper covering the retrofit of unreinforced masonry buildings.

Fixing Air Leakage in Connecticut Town Houses

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Journal article describing energy and cost savings potential from air sealing multifamily town homes.

2013 EBMUD Biosolids Performance Report

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Report describing practices and considerationsfor more efficient water use in pools, spas, and fountains.

Rats: Information for Tenants and Property Owners

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Website providing information about how to keep the properties rat-free and address conditions that can lead to rats.

HVI Certification Program Policies and Procedures

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Publication describing the requirements and procedures for the certified performance ratings program for residential ventilation products administered by the Home Ventilating Institute.

Understanding Air Barriers, BSD-104

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Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.

Make a Savings Splash with ENERGY STAR Certified Pool Pumps

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Factsheet with information on energy efficient pool pumps.

ENERGY STAR Certified Ventilating Fans

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Factsheet describing the benefits of purchasing and installing ENERGY STAR rated fans and ventilation products.

Building Plans for the Energy Star Thermal Bypass Checklist

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Website providing information about building plans for the ENERGY STAR thermal bypass checklist.

Wood Handbook, Wood as an Engineering Material

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Report summarizing information on wood as an engineering material, and presents properties of wood and wood-based products of particular concern to the architect and engineer.

Technical Standards for the Building Analyst Professional

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Standard covering minimum required health and safety diagnostics and specifications for BPI's Building Analyst Professional certification.

Combustion Appliance Safety & Efficiency Testing

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Information sheet summarizing inspection and testing of combustion appliances taught during the 2006 Florida whole-house weatherization training as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hot Climate Initiative.