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Air Sealing Drywall to Top Plate

Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.

Guide describing how to properly construct decks and other building attachments to be resistant to ignition in the event of a wildfire.

Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.

Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.

Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards the home is likely to face within its lifetime.

Guide describing design for shelter-in-place spaces during windstorm storm events.