RESOURCES
APPLIANCES
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
ATTIC
Q & A Regarding Vermiculite Insulation
ASBESTOS
National Cancer Institute - Asbestos Exposure: Q&A
http://www.cancer.gov/aboutnci/cis
BUILDING CODES
International Code Council
All NFPA Codes and Standards
Electric Code Information and Forum
www.iccsafe.org
www.codecheck.com
https://www.quickbase.com/db/7fzmwi9c
Bed Bug Registry
BUILDING GREEN
www.buildinggreen.com
www.oikos.com/library/
Resource for numerous green building topics
CHIMNEYS
Chimney Safety Institute of America
Rumford Fireplaces
www.csia.org/homeowners/inspections-three-levels.htm
Levels of Chimney Inspections
www.ncsg.org
National Chimney Sweep Guild
CONCRETE
American Concrete Institute
www.forms.org
www.cement.org/homes
www.bia.org
www.bia.org/BIA/technotes/t1.htm
www.aci-int.org
www.cpsc.gov
Crawlspace
www.basementsystems.com/crawlspaces.html
ELECTRICAL
Aluminum Wiring- CPSC
Arc-Fault Protection- CPSC (PDF)
American Lighting Association
How does a GFCI Outlet Work?
How Circuit Breakers Work
www.ul.com
http://electrical-contractor.net
http://inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpepanel.htm
www.iaei.org
http://www.mikeholt.com
EXTERIOR
Decks- Deck Magazine
FIRE SAFETY
Fire Safety
U.S. Fire Administration
National Fire Protection Assn (NFPA)
GARAGE DOORS
www.dasma.com/SafetyGDMaint.asp
HEATING AND COOLING
ASHRAE
HVAC Talk
HVAC Venting - GAMA
Heat Exchanger Experts
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
Plumbing Heating & Cooling Contractors Assn
How Does a Heat Pump Work?
DOE Info on Heat Pumps
Flexible Ductwork- Air Diffusion Council
Easy Heat Inc.- Radiant heating
www.heatexchangerexperts.com/
www.consolidatedfurnaces.com
HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY
www.toolbase.org/index-toolbase.asp
www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront
www.nahbrc.org
www.nahb.com
HOME MAGAZINE
www.oldhousejournal.com
HOME PRODUCTS
www.build.com
www.homerepair.about.com
www.askbuild.com
www.doityourself.com
HOME SHOW
http://hometime.com
http://home.howstuffworks.com
www.housedetective.com
www.hgtv.com
INTERIOR CONCERNS
National Kitchen and Bath Association
American Indoor Air Quality Council
http://home.ipoline.com/~house/ghostmark.htm
LEAD POISONING
NSC - Lead Information
LOG HOMES
Log Home Info
MANUFACTURED HOMES
Manufactured Housing Institute
How to Buy a Manufactured Home
MOLD
EPA Mold Guide
National Association of Home Builders Mold Tips
National Center for Environmental Health
http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldresources.html
PLUMBING
A-Ball.com
The Plumber.com
LOVE Plumbing & Remodel- Tips & Expert Advice
PLUMBING & MECHANICAL
www.iapmo.org
www.poolwarehouse.com
RADON GAS
http://www.epa.gov/radon/
IL Radon Mitigation Form
Uniform Radon Mitigation Checklist
REMODELING
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
ROOFING
Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association
Metal Roofing Alliance
Roofing Contractor Online Magazine
American Cemwood Cement/Wood Fiber Shakes Lawsuit
Masonite Claims
RoofHelp.Com
www.roofcoatings.org
www.asphaltroofing.org
www.nrdca.org
www.nrca.net
http://roofhelp.com
www.ondura.com
SEPTIC SYSTEMS
How Septic and Sewer Systems Work
http://www.tandttools.com/
SIDING
Brick Industry Association
Masonite Hardboard Siding Lawsuits
ABITIBI Lawsuits
Weyerhouser Hardboard Siding Lawsuits
Vinyl Siding Institute
www.foamlaminates.com/
www.pbmdf.com
www.hardboard.org
SYNTHETIC STUCCO (EIFS)
EIFS Stucco: About.com
Exterior Design Institute
EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
www.truss-frame.com
www.woodtruss.com
www.steeltruss.org
www.tpinst.org
www.apawood.org
TERMITES & WOOD DESTROYING ORGANISMS
National Pest Management Association (NPMA)
Orkin Termite Identification Guide
Boric Acid Based Termidicides
www.pestworld.org
WATER HEATERS
General Information and Troubleshooting
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves
Thermal Expansion Devices
WATER/WELL RELATED
www.flexconind.com/html/sizing.html
http://www.cleanwaterstore.com/technical/faqs.html
http://www.agwt.org/tawo/privatewell.htm
WINDOWS
American Architectural Manufacturers Assn (AAMA)
National Fenestration Rating Council
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Department of Energy
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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- General Services Administration
- US EPA -
- EPA Regional Offices
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
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