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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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U.S. Fire Administration
Organization(s)
USFA
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Description
Webpage from USFA compiling resources from across the U.S. on Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) information.
Author(s)
CAL FIRE Fire Engineering Division
Organization(s)
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection,
Cal Fire,
CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal,
CAL FIRE - OSFM
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Description
A list of exterior building products and materials approved for use in wildland urban interface zoned homes. These products are non-combustible or ignition-resistant.
Author(s)
Department of Resource Management Building Division
Organization(s)
County of Shasta California
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Description
An example of wildland urban interface construction requirements for new buildings built in very high fire risk zones/areas.
Author(s)
Efficient Windows Collaborative
Organization(s)
Efficient Windows Collaborative
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Description
The Window Selection Tool will take you through a series of design conditions pertaining to your design and location.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
ENERGY STAR website to find the best windows by selecting your state and county (or zip code in California) to find your climate zone and learn more about picking the best product for your area.
Author(s)
University of Missouri Extension
Organization(s)
University of Missouri
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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)
Curkeet Rick
Organization(s)
Intertek
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Description
Presentation about the combustion properties of wood.
Author(s)
University of Minnesota
Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR
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Description
Information sheet about the moisture properties of wood.
Author(s)
Forest Products Laboratory
Organization(s)
USDA
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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)
Washington State Department of Ecology
Organization(s)
Washington State Department of Ecology
Publication Date
Description
This web site has information about 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.