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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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IBHS DisasterSafety
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IBHS
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List of recommendations from IBHS on how to protect homes from ice dam formation.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
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IBHS
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Report assessing building codes in the 18 states most prone to hurricanes, as of 2018.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
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IBHS
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Website describing wildfire related research conducted by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety at the IBHS Research Center.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
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IBHS
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Webpage that provides regional guides to help home and business owners prioritize necessary retrofit projects for wildfire resistance.
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IBHS DisasterSafety
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IBHS
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Guidelines from IBHS on modifications to homes to prepare for a wildfire if evacuation orders are anticipated for the area.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
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IBHS
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Webpage describing ways builders and communities an reduce wildfire risk.
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DisasterSafety.org
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IBHS
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A webpage providing guidance on increasing the wildfire resistance of a home.