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Whole House Ventilation
Fresh Air Ventilation (Seattle 2015)
Spot Ventilation (Kitchens/Baths/Laundry etc...)
Proper Attic VentilationUnderstanding Attic Ventialation
Houses Need To Breath (Good article on proper ventilation)
Mold, Moisture and Houses
House as a SystemMold in your Home (great video on mold and indoor air qualitiy and how to mange it)
Mold- Guide for clinicians
Insualtion InformationJohn Mansville Batt Insualtion
Residential Performance Guideline -4th Edition
Log Home- Prevention-of-Air-Water-Infiltration
Washington State Energy code for foundations/crawlspaces
Washington State Energy Code/InsulationWashington State Energy Code/Compliance
Straw Bale Construction- IRC 2015
Post Fire Assessment for Structural Wood
I Joists Squash Blocks (From APA)
I Joists Filler Blocks (From APA)
Owners Guide to a Better Foundation
Notching and Boring Guide (2012)
Gutter and Downspouts Reference
Principles of exterior drainage
TrussesTruss Repair (information on the proper way to repair an engineered truss)
Private Well Information
Private Wells for Home Owners (Wa DOE/DOH)
Well Pressure Tank Sizing
Septic SystemsNibco Anti Spihon Repair
Requirement for backflow protection
Backflow Prevention Devices
Manufactured Home Alterations
Homeowner Guildlines for doing electrical work on their property (From St. of Idaho based on 2014 NEC)
Residential Electrical Inspection Guidelines (Washington State)
General Wiring Requirements (Residential)
Grounding and BondingService Panel, Distribution Panels, Grounding and Bonding (Based on the 2008 NEC)
CSST Bonding Requirements (corrugated stainless steel tubing for gas appliances)
History of Wiring
Aluminum Wiring Repair - (Solid aluminum wiring found in 60's to '70's homes)
2009 IRC Junction Box Volume Calculations
Cutler Hammer Breaker (for two wires on lug)
Protection of Grounding Conductors (excerpt from electrical currents)
Can Multiple Neutral Conductors be Terminated in a Panelboard Termination?
Home Remodeling and AFCI protection. Why you should upgrade to AFCI protection when Remodeling.
Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction
Standard for Installing and Maintaining Panelboards
Standard for AFCIs and GFCIsGE Low Voltage Remote Control Wiring Systems
Understanding Risks Associated with Zinsco Circuit BreakersGFCI requirements-2014 NEC -By Jerry Peck- Jerrypeck.com
AFCI Requirement-2014 NEC - By Jerry Peck -Jerrypeck.com
Plumbing
Plumbing for Homeowners (From Klickitat County)
Stairs and Guardrails
Illustrated Stairs design (2006 IRC)
Squeak-Free Floors
Decks
Deck Guardrail attachment- Decklok test
AWC Deck Building based on the 2012 IRC
Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide (Tip sheet) (2015)
Concrete Decks
Simpson Deck Connection and Fastening Guide 2017
Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide (Tip sheet) (2012)
AWC Deck Building based on the 2009 IRC
APA Products Guide- Engineered Wood Products Guide
APA Roof Sheathing and InstallationCutting and notching of structural members
Don't Build Decks that Rot
Deck Care Fast and Easy
Deck Safety Check
Siding and Claddings
EIFS (Synthetic Stucco) Home Owners guide
LP Smart Trim and Facia Installation requirementsLP Smart Siding Installation RequirementsLP Installation Information
Composite Wood Siding Maintanence
General Contruction Information (Raised Floor Living) Very good information
Hardie Plank Installation Eastern WashingtonCertaineed Cement Fiber installation
Fabral Metal Siding and roofing
Adhered Concrete Veneer Installation Guidelines
Masonary Veneer Manufacturer's Asso. Installation Guide
Brick Veneer on Wood Stud Walls
Brick Arches
Windows in Masonry Wall (Pella Guide)
WINDOW AND DOOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION GUIDE (2011)
Windows in Masonry Wall (Pella)
Certainteed Shingle application Manual
GAF Designer shingle installtion guide
Metal Roofing
Delta rib Metal roof installationFabral Metal Roof Installation
Metal Roof Installation Manual- MCA
Roof Anchor Systems
Furnace Age Chart
Furnace/Water Age (Building Intelligence)
Water Heater Age ChartHeat Pump Pricing Guide
Mini-Split Heat Pump Homeowners Guide
Radiant Floor Heating
Thermostats
Honeywell PC8900 Thermostat
Woodburning stoves installation and procedures- NAMIC
https://www.epa.gov/burnwise/ordinances-and-regulations-wood-burning-appliances
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/indoor_woodsmoke/wood_smoke_page.htm
Heartland Wood Cook Stove Manual
Smoke Detectors/CO Detectors
Washington State CO Detector Law
First Alert CO Detector Manual
Pools and Safety
Home Pool Barrier Safety
Child Safety - (Safe Kids. org)
Drowning Facts and PreventionPlanning For Unexpected- Drowning
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
Single Main Drains- Guidelines for Regulated Pool Owners, Operators, and Builders- Washington State
Underground Tank Pollution Insurance
Residential Heating Oil Tanks (Washington State DOE)
Underground Storage Tanks (Wenatchee requirements )
Termite Biology and Prevention
Information for Tree owners
Flir C2/C3 Manual