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Code and Testing Links

Uniform Building Codes

MSDS

Architect Specifications

International Residential Code

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Specification .pdfs - may take a while to download.

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ICC-ES Evaluation Guideline for Nonstructural Gypsum Board Supports (EG271)

Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products GA-216-2007

Advanced Framing Techniques- U.S. Dept. of Energy

US Dept of Energy Power Point on OVE

ToolBase Techspecs -OVE

NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines

Drywall, Wood and Truss Uplift Building Energy Codes

NAHB Research Center - Guide to Green Builder Programs

Building America - Cost saving System Trade-Off for Mixed Climates

Building America - Site Supervisors - Tools to Help With Project Managment

US Department of Energy - Wall Insulation

US Department of Energy - Whole House Energy Checklist

Energy Star Rating - Framing

Alternative Specifications for Green Residential Building Using THE NAILER

BuildingGreen.com GreenSpec - THE NAILER

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES SECTION 092900 GYPSUM BOARD

Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS)

Florida Green Home Designation Standard Reference Guide

Maine State Housing Authority Green Building Standards

EarthCraft House Standards

Design Standards RATEA

HUD Cost Saving Construction in Southwest

Built Green Society of Canada

Energy Star American Communities

Rating System of LEED

San Mateo Countywide Sustainable Building Guidelines

Greater Housten Builders Association Green Building Initiative

City of Portland Greening Affordable Housing

Winmore Green Builder Guidlines

State of Hawaii Contractors Waste Managment Guide

Massachusetts Design and Construction Guidlines

Optimizing Wood Framing (Excellent argument for Drywall Clips)

US Dept of Energy- Building America Performance Evaluation

Recommendations for Cold Climates- Building America

Building Science Corporation- Using Wood Efficiently

Energy Star- Thermal Bypass Checklist Guide

Codes and Testing
PFS Test Report

Section I - Racking Resistance Test on Wall Panels 4.3 mb

Section II - Impact Load Tests 1.8 mb

Section III - Accelerated Aging of Plastics 4.0 mb

Section IV - R & D Splitting Tests 1.1 mb

*Full PFS Report ( sections I - IV) 11.2 mb

*Please note:  The Full Report will take a while do download..

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