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Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.
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Guide describing how to install a corrosion-resistant drain pan in condensate-producing HVAC equipment.
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Guide describing how to install low-emissivity exterior storm windows.
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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 ways to retrofit an existing roof to increase its resistance to damage during hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
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Guide describing gas-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.
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Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist high wind and earthquake loads.
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Guide describing how to properly grade a site so water will flow away from the foundation.
Information Guide
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Guide describing how to evaluate ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
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Guide discussing disaster resistance related to clay or concrete tile roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.
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Guide discussing how to install metals roofs to resist damage from high winds, hurricanes, ice, and wildfires.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of moisture flow in residential buildings.
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Guide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.
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Guide describing the split system heat pumps used for central forced air heating and cooling.
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Guide describing the installation of boiler controls in multifamily housing.
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Guide describing categories of direct-vent combustion space- and water-heating equipment and combustion safety testing.
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Guide describing how to brace gable end walls to resist wind pressures.
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.
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A guide for choosing, installing, and flashing roof anchoring systems for solar panels.
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Guide describing how to seal roof valleys and how to seal around pipes, chimneys, and other roof deck penetrations.
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Guide describing ductless heat pump systems used for single-room or whole-house heating and cooling.
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Guide describing various methods of shading and solar control to reduce heat gain through windows.
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Guide providing an overview of central heat pump water heater installations in multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing ground-source (geothermal) heat pumps including an overview of technology and guidance on compliance and installation.
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Guide describing tools and methods required for accurately measuring airflow with mechanical ventilation.
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Guide describing construction of gable roof overhangs to resist uplift pressures in high winds.
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Guide describing how to avoid choosing building materials that have high levels of moisture content.
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Guide describing how to correctly vent a clothes dryer to direct exhaust air out of the home.
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Guide describing how to install and properly integrate flashing at the intersection of the wall and roof on an existing home.
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Guide describing methods to manage groundwater under and around urban multifamily buildings.