Information Guide
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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.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider before retrofitting walls, windows, and doors, including wiring, moisture protection, and lead paint.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing best practices for dealing with hazards that might be encountered when returning to a home to do renovations after a natural disaster.
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Guide describing construction and protection of roof edges to resist air pressures at roof edges during high-wind events.
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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.
Information Guide
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Guide describing battery backup systems, for use with or without photovoltaic panels, to safely store and supply electricity during a power outage.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of heat flow in residential buildings.
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Guide providing an overview of central heat pump water heater installations in multifamily buildings.
Airflow Control in Elevator Shafts, Corridors, Stairwells, and Trash Chutes in Multifamily Buildings
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Guide describing airflow control strategies for elevator shafts, corridors, stairwells, and trash chutes in multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase in a dropped ceiling.
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Guide describing how to apply flashing to the bottom of exterior walls to create a continuous drainage plane.
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Guide describing condensing clothes dryers, which have a secondary heat exchanger and do not require exterior venting.
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Guide describing how to construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms.
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Guide describing how to provide a continuous water control layer across the roof assembly by sealing all penetrations for pipes, vents, etc. in existing roofs.
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Guide describing methods to keep birds, rodents, and other pests out of vent openings and other locations in new and existing homes.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing wildfire risks and construction strategies to increase the wildfire resistance of homes located in wildland urban interface areas.
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Guide describing how to effectively create defensible space between a residence and potential wildfire fuels in high-risk fire hazard areas.
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Guide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.
Information Guide
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Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.
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.
Information Guide
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Overview guide describing how to prepare homes to be resistant to earthquake forces.
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Guide describing the advantages and disadvantages of gable roofs and hip roofs and how both designs react under high wind loads.
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Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards like rain, wind, hail, fire, and pests.
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Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.
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Guide describing ways to strengthen roof assemblies for resistance to hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
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Guide describing best practices for testing and commissioning heat pump systems using smart tools during and after installation.
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Guide describing ways to retrofit an existing roof to increase its resistance to damage during hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
Home Improvement Expert™ Checklist
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Installed correctly, comprehensive vented-to-unvented attic upgrades can significantly reduce utility costs while improving comfort, indoor air quality, and durability of the attic structure.
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.
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Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.