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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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Author(s)
University of Missouri Extension
Organization(s)
University of Missouri,
MU
Publication Date
Description
Article describing how generators being used for backup power during outages can lead to safety concerns.
Author(s)
American Red Cross
Organization(s)
Red Cross
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Description
Webpage from American Red Cross describing how to stay safe and prepare homes for severe winter weather such as blizzards.
Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Website providing consumers with general guidance on preparing for and surviving a winter storm.
Author(s)
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Organization(s)
CDC
Publication Date
Description
Website providing information to prepare for winter storms, prevent cold temperature-related health problems, and protect yourself during all stages of a winter storm.
Author(s)
Curkeet Rick
Organization(s)
Intertek
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Description
Presentation about the combustion properties of wood.
Author(s)
Simpson Strong Tie
Organization(s)
Simpson Strong Tie
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Description
Catalog detailing the metal connector products manufactured by Simpson Strong-Tie and their applications and strengths.
Author(s)
University of Minnesota,
NorthernSTAR
Organization(s)
UMN,
NSTAR
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Description
Fact sheet describing the moisture properties of wood.
Author(s)
American Wood Council,
American National Standards Institute
Organization(s)
AWC,
ANSI
Publication Date
Description
Manual providing design and construction provisions for connections, wall systems, floor systems, and roof systems; a range of structural elements are covered, including sawn lumber, structural glued laminated timber, wood structural sheathing, I-joists, and trusses.
Author(s)
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Organization(s)
Florida Division of Emergency Management
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Description
A hurricane retrofit guide describing techniques for strengthening roof-to-wall connections for family homes.
Author(s)
Forest Products Laboratory
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA
Publication Date
Description
Report summarizing information on wood as an engineering material, and presents properties of wood and wood-based products of particular concern to the architect and engineer.
Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet describing typical wood-pile-to-beam connections; basic construction guidance for various connection methods, including connections for misaligned piles; and pile bracing connection techniques; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact...
Author(s)
Washington State Department of Ecology
Organization(s)
Washington State Department of Ecology
Publication Date
Description
Webpage describing burn bans, which wood burning devices are legal in Washington, why wood smoke is harmful to health, and how to reduce the smoke from your wood burning device.
Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report describing Net Zero house design with sloped roof assemblies.