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Energy Journal
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Study comparing the thermal performance of phase change materials to concrete construction during heat waves.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report summarizing current research, summarizes issues that have been experienced with current best practices, and recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved for water managing sheathings.
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DOE
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Fact sheet describing how weatherstripping can be an easy and cost-effective way to save money on energy costs and improve comfort by reducing drafts.
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West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
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Manual showing how to properly use grass swales to manage excess water runoff.
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MBS Engineering
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An informational guide established to educate the public on seismic shut-off valves and how to avoid fires following an earthquake.
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Polyguard
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An article describing a way to protect drain and ventilation holes in brick veneer siding against pests. Selecting a fine screen mesh opening (1/55-inch or 0.5-mm) is important to guard against small insects such as subterranean termites.
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IBHS
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Guidelines from IBHS on modifications to homes to prepare for a wildfire if evacuation orders are anticipated for the area.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Center for Science Education
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A heat map showing the average number of tornadoes per year across the United States
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USDA
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Webpage describing the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and how to plan residential building to mitigate wildfire risks associated with building in the WUI.
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GNWT ECC
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Website describing how wildfires spread and how fuels, weather, and topography influence fires.
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CRS
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Fact sheet providing recent statistics on wildfires in the U.S.
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American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
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Report detailing passive design strategies used at the Zion National Park Visitor Center, including evaporative cool towers.