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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)
Reynolds
Organization(s)
The Journal of Light Construction
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Description
A builder's guide describing hurricane-resistant reinforcements for gable ends.
Author(s)
Cushman Ted
Organization(s)
The Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Description
Article describing how adhesives can be used to make homes in high-wind locations stronger and how adhesives could be too effective resulting in overloading foundation anchors under earthquake loads.
Author(s)
Don Jackson
Organization(s)
The Journal of Light Construction
Publication Date
Description
An article written by Don Jackson of The Journal of Light Construction on how to detail brick veneer siding wall.