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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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Siding Cost Guide
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Siding Cost Guide
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A starting point for ballparking and comparing the cost of different siding materials and a brief overview of the pros and cons of different siding materials.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Activity sheets describing questions and preparedness action items for a variety of disasters including floods, fires, earthquakes, and winter weather.
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Natural Disasters Association
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NDA
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Website providing information on tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms and more.
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U.S. Geological Survey
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USGS
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Website containing USGS-related publications related to natural hazards.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
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IBHS
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Website providing guidance on how to reduce the risk of damage to a home from hail.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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USDHS
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A fact sheet providing tips on how to assemble a kit of food, water and other disaster supplies in the event of an emergency.
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U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
NOAA
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Website providing guidance for people to find and use tools, information, and subject matter expertise to build climate resilience.
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National Weather Service
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Web page providing statistics on weather related fatalities and injuries.