Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.

Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.

Guide describing installation of a fully sealed continuous weather resistant barrier to provide a drainage plane to keep rainwater out of above-grade walls.

Guide describing the use of doors that are insulated and are impact rated or have protective coverings for resistance to hurricane, high winds, wildfires, and thermal losses.

Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.

Guide describing garage doors that are pressure-rated to withstand wind pressures from hurricanes, high winds, and tornados.

Guide describing how to brace gable end walls to resist wind pressures.

Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards like rain, wind, hail, fire, and pests.

Guide describing the need for adequate structural sheathing in exterior walls in homes in high-wind areas.

Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.

Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist high wind and earthquake loads.

Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.

Guide describing how to strengthen or protect windows against wind and wind-borne debris during high-wind events including hurricanes and tornados.