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Guide describing methods to keep birds, rodents, and other pests out of vent openings and other locations in new and existing homes.

Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy-efficient retrofits.

Guide describing how to construct and retrofit homes built on slab-on-grade foundations in earthquake-prone areas to withstand seismic forces by properly installing wall-to-foundation connections.

Information guide describing steps that builders can take to reduce the likelihood of standing water and localized flooding around the foundation of a home during rainy conditions.

Guide describing how to insulate slabs on grade in climate zones 3 and higher.

Guide describing how to install step and kick-out flashing where walls meet roofs.

Guide describing how to construct homes with structural insulated panels.

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

Guide describing the use of swales, French drains, and site grading to minimize saturation of foundations and ponding of stormwater runoff on sites.

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

Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.

Guide describing method for insulating an unvented crawlspace or conditioned basement with rigid foam on the interior side of the walls.

Guide describing options for insulating and air sealing at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new homes.

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

Guide describing how to elevate a water heater above the base flood elevation to protect it from flood damage.

Guide describing appropriate flooring for wet areas of the home.

Guide describing the types of whole-house fans, installation details to reduce air leakage, and ways to operate them for comfort and energy savings based on climate zone.

This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.

Information guide describing wildfire risks and construction strategies to increase the wildfire resistance of homes located in wildland urban interface areas.

Guide providing information on interior and exterior window attachments for shading, glare control, noise control, protection from high winds, privacy, and reduced heat loss in winter.

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.

Information guide providing an overview of winter weather issues for home owners and building science solutions for home builders.

Whole-Building Design

Screens and Other Deterrents for Birds, Rodents, and Other Pests

Seismic and Insulation Retrofits of Solid Masonry Walls

Seismic and Thermal Resistance in Slab-on-Grade Foundations with Turned-Down Footings (Monolithic Slabs)

Site Drainage Practices to Minimize Localized Flooding

Slab Edge Insulation

Step and Kick-Out Flashing at Roof-Wall Intersections

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

Structural Sheathing (plywood/OSB) in Exterior Walls

Swales, Drains, and Site Grading for Stormwater Control

Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage Planes

Termite-Resistant Foundations and Walls

Unvented, Insulated Crawlspaces

Vented versus Unvented Attic

Wall Bracing for Hurricane, High Wind, and Seismic Resistance

Water Heater Elevated and Secured

Water-Resistant Flooring

Whole-House Fans

Whole-House Ventilation Strategies for New Homes

Wildfire Overview

Window Attachments for Solar Control and Energy Efficiency

Windows and Doors are Fully Flashed

Windows Have Impact-Rated Glass, Fire-Resistant Glass, or Protective Coverings

Winter Weather Overview Guide

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