LEADING REMODELING INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Remodeling Magazine
Journal of Light Construction Online
Eco Home Magazine
Cradle to Cradle Certification

GENERAL
Blueprint for Safety – Educational program provides info on how to make homes more disaster-resistant.
Consumer Reports – Consumer Reports Website
How Stuff Works – How Stuff Works, tons of great info
Home Risk – Seismic Evaluation – Assess your homes seismic risk for Free
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) – The National Flood Insurance Program
State Home Inspector Regulatory Legislation – ASHI provided State Inspector Regulations
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – CPSC – Consumer Product Safety Commission

APPLIANCES
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers – Association of Home Appliance Manufactures

ATTIC
Vermiculite Insulation – EPA Questions & Answers on Vermiculite Insulation

BUILDING CODES
International Code Council – ICC – Information on Buillding and local codes
All NFPA Codes and Standards – National Fire Protection Council
Electric Code Information and Forum – National Electric Code Internet Connection
U.S. Energy Codes – U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Energy Codes Program

CHIMNEYS
Chimney Safety Institute of America – Great resource for Chimney facts and more
Wiki Chimney Article – Wikipedia Article on Chimneys

CONCRETE
American Concrete Institute – American Concrete Institute Concrete Resources
Wiki Concrete Article – Wikipedia Concrete Article

ELECTRICAL
Aluminum Wiring- CPSC – CPSC Safety Recommendations For Aluminum Wiring In Homes
Arc-Fault Protection- CPSC – Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) PDF Fact Sheet
How does a GFCI Outlet Work? – How GFCI Outlets Work
How Circuit Breakers Work – How Circuit Breakers Work
Federal Pacific Components – Code Check – Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes

EXTERIOR
Painting – Sherwin-Williams – Sherwin-Williams Site – Great info on Painting for Homeowners and Professionals
Decks- Deck Magazine – Deck Builder On-Line – source of information for building decks, docks, and the railing industry

FIRE SAFETY
Fire Safety – Information and Resources for the Elimination of Fire Deaths
Wildfire Safety – Resources for Reducing the Risk of Wildland Fires
U.S. Fire Administration – US Fire Adminstration FEMA Agency – Resources for Firefighters and Citizens
National Fire Protection Assn (NFPA) – Resource for Fire, Electrical and Building Safety

Garage Doors
DASMA – Door and Accesss Systems Manufacturers Association Safety and Maintenance Tips

HEATING AND COOLING
ASHRAE – American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
HVAC Talk – HVAC-Talk: Heating, Air & Refrigeration Discussion – Forum
HVAC Venting – GAMA – Association of Appliance and Equipment Manufactures
Heat Exchanger Experts – Heat Exchanger Experts
Air Conditioning Contractors of America – Industry Association with Info, Tips, Technical and Education
Plumbing Heating & Cooling Contractors Assn – Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association
How Does a Heat Pump Work? – How does a Heat Pump Work?
DOE Info on Heat Pumps – US Department of Energy Consumers Guide to Heat Pump Systems
Flexible Ductwork- Air Diffusion Council – North America’s Leading Manufacturers of Flexible Air Ducts and Air Connectors
Easy Heat Inc. – Radiant Heating – Electrical Solutions To Cold Weather Problems

INTERIOR CONCERNS
National Kitchen and Bath Association – Consumer and Contractor Information on Kitchens and Bathrooms
American Lighting Association – Lighting and Ceiling Fan Manufacturers, Showrooms, and Pro Residential Lighting Designers
American Indoor Air Quality Council – Information on Indoor Air Quality and Certification

LEAD POISONING
NSC – Lead Information – National Safety Council Info on Lead Poisoning

LOG HOMES
Log Home Info – Log Homes Links to detailed Log Home Information

MANUFACTURED HOMES
Manufactured Housing Institute – Consumer and Developer Resources and Links
Manufactured Housing Global Network – How To Buy a Manufactured Home

MOLD
EPA Mold Guide – A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
National Association of Home Builders Mold Tips – Household Mold Resource Center
National Center for Environmental Health – CDC Mold Resources and Infomation

PLUMBING
A-Ball.com – Excellent Plumping Supply Resource
The Plumber.com – The Plumbing Site for Plumbers and DIYS’rs
Polyethylene Pipe – The Polybutylene Pipe Settlement Fund
LOVE Plumbing – Expert Advice on Plumbing and Remodeling Projects

REMODELING
National Association of the Remodeling Industry – Fantastic Resource for any Remodeling Project

ROOFING
Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association – Information Resource Related to Asphalt Roofing
Metal Roofing Alliance – Provides a Wealth of Information to Assist in Making Educated Roofing Decisions
National Roofing Contractors Association – Information, Education, Technology and Advocacy on the Roofing Industry
American Cemwood Cement/Wood Fiber Shakes Lawsuit – Provides Information Regarding Class-Action Settlement
Masonite Claims – Masonite® Siding Class Action Settlements
RoofHelp.Com – Library, Glossary, Hints & Tips and More

SEPTIC SYSTEMS
How Septic and Sewer Systems Work – Sewer Systems by How Stuff Works

SIDING
Brick Industry Association – The Starting Point for all things Brick
ABITIBI Lawsuits – Hardwood Siding Class Action Lawsuit Recovery
Weyerhouser Hardboard Siding Lawsuits – Weyerhaeuser Hardboard Siding Class Action Lawsuit Recovery
Vinyl Siding Institute – Vynyl Siding Institute Resource and More

SYNTHETIC STUCCO (EIFS)
EIFS Stucco: About.com
Exterior Design Institute
EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA)

TERMITES & WOOD DESTROYING ORGANISMS
National Pest Management Association (NPMA)
Orkin Termite Identification Guide
Boric Acid Based Termidicides
Entomology Search Engine- Iowa State U.
Controlling Termites & Carpenter Ants – UMass

WATER HEATERS
General Information and Troubleshooting
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves
Thermal Expansion Devices

WINDOWS
American Architectural Manufacturers Assn (AAMA)
National Fenestration Rating Council

Federal Information Sources
– Environmental Protection Agency
– Consumer Product Safety Commission
– Department of Housing and Urban Development
– Department of Energy
– Public Health Service
– Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
– Occupational Safety and Health Administration
– Bonneville Power Administration
– General Services Administration
– Tennessee Valley Authority
– EPA Regional Offices
– Federal Emergency Management Agency

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