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Guide describing how to install a radon mitigation fan with various types of house foundations.
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Guide describing the need for covers on sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
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NREL,
DOE
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Fact sheet describing best strategies to bring ductwork on single-story homes with a slab-on-grade foundation in hot, dry climates into the conditioned envelope of the home intending to highlight the pros and cons of multiple ductwork integration strategies, including traditional duct systems in...
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American Technical Publishers,
ATP
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Book describing Carpentry and Construction, Construction Materials, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Construction Equipment, Jobsite Safety, and Working Conditions, Building Design and Print reading, Inspections Survey Instruments and Operations, Foundation and Outdoor Slab Construction, Floor, Wall, and...
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PNNL,
DOE
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Case study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.
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Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
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Guide describing Installing blanket fiberglass insulation on the interior walls of a conditioned, unfinished basement as an alternative to best practice solutions.
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to create a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using polyethylene sheeting to manage moisture in crawlspaces.
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Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.
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Guide describing installation of sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
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Guide describing how to apply water management strategies to below grade walls.
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Table adapted from Table R402.1.1 in the 2009 and 2012 IECC and Table R402.1.2 in the 2015 and 2018 IECC (Table N1102.1 in 2009 IRC, Table 1102.1.1 in 2012 IRC, and Table N1102.1.2 in 2015 and 2018 IRC).
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This guide describes IECC 2015 and DOE Zero Energy Ready Home insulation requirements.
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
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Overview guide describing how to prepare homes to be resistant to earthquake forces.
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Guide describing materials and methods for incorporating thermal mass into the construction of a home for temperature regulation, energy savings, and resistance to extreme heat and cold.
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This guide describes IECC 2009 and 2012 and ENERGY STAR Certified Homes insulation requirements.
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Information guide providing an overview of pest-resistant construction practices and guides in the Building America Solution Center for home builders.
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Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.
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Guide describing the installation of gutters, downspouts, and alternate options for managing rainwater run-off from roofs.
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented crawlspace or conditioned basement with rigid foam on the interior side of the walls to provide an insulated space for HVAC equipment.
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Information guide describing things to consider in the basement or crawlspace before attempting retrofits of adjacent items including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
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Overview guide outlining home construction techniques used in hurricane and high wind areas.
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Guide describing the air-sealing of rim joists on walls connecting homes and attached garages.
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Guide describing how to upgrade a wall with a floor overhang (or cantilever) on an existing home by adding insulation (rigid insulating sheathing and/or closed-cell spray foam) and air-sealing.
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Guide describing the use of swales, French drains, and site grading to minimize saturation of foundations and ponding of stormwater runoff on sites.
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The intent of this brief is to provide code-related information about gas-fired boilers to help ensure that the measure will be accepted as being in compliance with the code. Providing notes for code officials on how to plan reviews and conduct field inspections can help builders or remodelers...
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The intent of this brief is to provide code-related information about sealing and insulating crawl space walls in existing residential buildings to help ensure that the measures will be accepted as being in compliance with the code. Providing the same information to all interested parties (e.g., code officials, builders, contractors, designers, etc.) is expected to result in increased compliance and fewer innovations being questioned at the time of plan review and/or field inspection.
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Information guide describing best practices for ensuring the safety of those returning to a home after a disaster.
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Guide describing steps to keep birds, rodents, and other pests out of vent openings and other locations in new and 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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An entirely new section in the 2015 IECC/IRC regarding fuel-burning appliances basically requires the appliance to be isolated from the building thermal envelope, located either outside or within a separate room if the fuel-burning appliance is supplied by open combustion air ducts. This brief provides an overview of the requirements and further details of approving the actual "room".
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Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy efficient retrofits.
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The intent of this brief is to provide additional information to help assure the measure will be deemed in acceptance with the code. Providing notes for codes officials on how to plan review and field inspect can help the builder or remodeler with the proposed designs and provide the jurisdiction...
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
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This brief discusses the provisions in the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and International Residential Code (IRC) related to evaporative cooling.
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Guide describing how to install insulated concrete forms to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.
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Guide describing the principal of compartmentalization in multifamily buildings - the separation of dwelling units from each other and from common areas in terms of air flow. Locations where air-sealing is critical to maintain separation of air spaces and air-sealing methods especially for party walls are also described.
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Guide describing fuel tank anchoring practices for disaster resistance.
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The intent of this brief is to provide code-specific information about air sealing and insulating common walls in multi-family buildings to help ensure that the measures will be accepted as being in compliance with the code. Providing the same information to all interested parties (e.g., code officials, builders, designers, etc.) is expected to result in increased compliance and fewer innovations being questioned at the time of plan review and/or field inspection.
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The focus of this brief is on boiler efficiency, sizing requirements, controls, combustion air, and pipe insulation for the 2015 version of the IRC/IECC.
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Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.
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Information guide providing an overview of winter weather issues for home owners and building science solutions for home builders.
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Applicable codes and standards regarding heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) that are an energy-efficient alternative to electric resistance water heaters.
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Guide describing design and installation of compact duct systems for central heating and cooling systems.
Buried Ducts within Ceiling Insulation of Vented Attics in all Climate Zones - Code Compliance Brief
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The intent of this brief is to provide code-related information about buried ducts in vented attics to help ensure that the measure will be accepted as being in compliance with the code. Providing notes for code officials on how to plan review and conduct field inspections can help provide jurisdictional officials with information for acceptance. Providing the same information to all builders, designers, and others is expected to result in increased compliance and fewer innovations being questioned at the time of plan review and/or field inspection.