I have begun to place some of my accumulated favorite resources in one location. I will note/link the author and original location.
1. Sample Manual J report from Wrightsoft [0.12 mb pdf] source: Alexander Bell
Audience: All
2. Contractor Score Card [0.3 mb pdf] source: www.acca.org
Audience: Homeowner; General Contractor
3. Verifying Manual J [0.2mb pdf] source:
www.acca.org
4. Verifying Manual D [2.9mb pdf ] source:
www.acca.org
5. Verifying Manual S [1.7mb pdf] source:
www.acca.org
Audience: General Contractor; Homeowner
6. Rules of Thumbs for Duct Systems [0.08mb pdf] source www.efficientcomfort.net
Audience: General Contractor
7. Visual Quality Inspection Card - Ductwork [0.5mb
pdf] source
www.northwestenergystar.com
8.
Visual Quality Inspection Card - Fresh-Air [0.5mb
pdf] source
www.northwestenergystar.com
Audience: HVAC Contractor; HVAC Installer; General Contractor
9. Design Standards - Alabama Habitat for Humanity [0.6mb pdf] source: Alexander Bell (bears slight resemblance to the Southface Document it started from...see below)
Note: Alabama Habitat for Humanity can run Manual J load calculations; Manual D duct designs and Manual S equipment selection. These tech sheets apply to those designs specifically, and include most of the required/recommended installation specs often missed.
10. Installation Standards - Alabama Habitat for Humanity [0.6mb pdf] source: Alexander Bell (bears slight resemblance to the Southface Document it started from...see below)
Note: Alabama Habitat for Humanity can run Manual J load calculations; Manual D duct designs and Manual S equipment selection. These tech sheets apply to those designs specifically, and include most of the required/recommended installation specs often missed.
11. Overall Design Standards for ENERGY STAR and Earthcraft House [0.08mb pdf] source: Southface/Earthcraft House
Audience: HVAC Contractor; General Contractor
12. Sign-off form for HVAC contractor, includes EarthCraft House required and point items [0.1mb pdf updated Mar. 9, 2010] Source: Alexander Bell.
Audience: HVAC Contractor; General Contractor
13. Sample ARI Certificate [0.3mb pdf] source www.ahridirectory.org same certificate as below with old ARI artwork.
14. Sample newer AHRI Certificate [0.14mb pdf] source www.ahridirectory.org both certificates for same unit match.
15. Study performed by the Florida Solar Energy Center - Comparative Evaluation of the Impact of Roofing Systems on Residential Cooling Energy Demand in Florida [website with executive summary, color pictures and graphs] - known as FSEC-CR-1220-00
Take aways - sealed attic construction (favored by spray-foam installers) is not as big a benefit in primarily cooling climates as they promote. If you start with black asphalt shingles, switching to white asphalt will save 4% the spray foam sealed attic will save 9% . White metal, however can save 20-23%!
13. Visual Quality Inspection Card - Exhaust Fans [0.5mb pdf] source www.northwestenergystar.com
Audience: HVAC Contractor; HVAC Installer; General Contractor