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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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Thompson
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Code Watcher: Ahead of the Building Curve
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Website article touring areas hit hardest by tornadoes to see how they are building differently to protect against the next big twister.
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U.S. Forest Service
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USDA Forest Service
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Manual describing scientific, technical, and practical information needed to work with communities on urban forestry, including a section on trees and construction.
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National Fire Protection Association
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NFPA
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Website containing links to key wildfire codes and standards.
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University of Florida IFAS Extension
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University of Florida IFAS Extension
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Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.