Guide
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Guide describing the retrofit of kitchen exhaust systems, including duct sizing and routing considerations.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing ways to design and build a home to be resistant to periods of extreme heat.
Guide
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Guide describing how ice dams form and how roofs can be constructed to prevent them.
Home Improvement Expert™ Checklist
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Installed correctly, comprehensive vented 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 providing an overview of pest-resistant construction practices and guides in the Building America Solution Center for builders, contractors, and home owners.
Information Guide
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Overview guide describing how to prepare homes to be resistant to earthquake forces.
Guide
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Guide describing design and installation of compact duct systems for central heating and cooling systems.
Guide
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Guide describing options for providing access to the roof via openable skylights, dormer windows, or roof hatches, for occupants of homes in areas prone to severe flooding.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a capillary break to help manage moisture in foundations.
Home Improvement Expert™ Checklist
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Installed correctly, energy-efficient replacement windows can reduce utility costs while improving comfort and durability.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install low-e interior storm windows.
Guide
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Guide describing various methods of shading and solar control to reduce heat gain through windows.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly vent a clothes dryer to direct exhaust air out of the home.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.
Guide
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Guide describing methods to manage groundwater under and around urban multifamily buildings.
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 providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.
Guide
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Guide describing the installation of roof vents that are resistant to damage from high winds and entry of wind-borne rain, wildfire embers, or pests.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawl space.
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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to help drain water away from the perimeter footing.
Guide
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Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.
Guide
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Guide describing condensing clothes dryers, which have a secondary heat exchanger and do not require exterior venting.
Guide
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Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase in a dropped ceiling.
Guide
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Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.
Guide
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Guide describing strategies for effectively deploying integrated consumer heat pump water heaters (HPWH) in multifamily buildings.
Information Guide
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Information guide providing an overview of winter weather issues for home owners and building science solutions for home builders.