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EPA
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A guide on the use of rain barrels for greater water efficiency and use in gardens and lawns.
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IBHS
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Guide describing the requirements by FORTIFIED Home™ for improving the home's resistance to high wind and hail.
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IBHS
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Checklist for verifying FORTIFIED levels and documentation needed.
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Florida Division of Emergency Management
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A document aimed at reducing the vulnerability of a gable end roof to wind damage in a hurricane.
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ICC Evaluation Service
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This report requires all elements of rooftop PV panel systems to be designed for component and cladding pressures per ASCE 7-10.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.