PrimerREAD THIS: Before You Design, Build or RenovateBuilding Science Primer 040: last updated 2009/11/12 |
by
Building Science Corporation
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last modified
2009/11/12
Contributors:
Building Science Corporation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Building America Program, Asthma Regional Council (ARC)
©2005 Building Science Corporation
Practical recommendations for building, renovating and maintaining healthy and affordable housing.
Introduction
This pamphlet offers guidance about residential building remodeling practices that foster healthy homes.
See Section 2C to download the complete document.
This pamphlet offers guidance about residential building and remodeling practices that foster healthy homes by reducing the housing occupants’ risk of exposure to known hazards. These practices also frequently yield other benefits such as improved durability and reduced operating costs.
It is designed for members of the residential building construction and remodeling industries, as well as owners and managers who work in affordable housing. It presents building guidance for both new construction and rehabilitation, as well as practices that can be used by property maintenance personnel.