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Report describing advanced framing techniques, including discussion of cost and energy savings.

Report investigating implementation of advanced framing in both production and prototype built homes built in a variety of climate regions across the USA.

Fact sheet describing the characteristics that make for a successful coastal residential building, including design and construction recommendations; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”

Report on the performance of range hood exhaust fans.

Brochure describing advanced framing techniques.

Brochure describing advanced framing techniques.

If your kitchen has a powerful exhaust fan, it may be pulling air down your chimney or water-heater flue.

Technical fact sheet highlighting important building connections and illustrating the proper use of various types of connection hardware; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”

Standard that defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the building envelope intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality in low-rise residential buildings. This version of the standard was published in the year 2010, and is available for...