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The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in hot-humid climate regions.

Information sheet discussing the properties and benefits of insulating concrete forms.

Article from Stephen L. Quarles on fire resistant decking design and materials recommendations.

Wildfire construction guidelines from the Colorado State Forest Service focusing on site design and building materials to mitigate damage to homes in wildfire-prone areas.

An impact test report from projectile missile tests against brick veneer, verifying that brick veneers perform well to resisting hurricane force wind driven debris.

FEMA mitigation assessment team report following Hurricane Charley in Florida including observations, recommendations, and technical guidance for retrofitting hurricane-damaged homes.

FEMA mitigation assessment team report following Hurricane Ivan in Florida and Alabama including observations, recommendations, and technical guidance.

Online course describing mold and mold remediation for environmental and public health professionals.

A fact sheet educating the public on how to appropriately ground portable generators and the hazards associated with their use.

Database of approved products that meet the requirements of the High Velocity Hurricane Zone.

Report from FEMA on how to reduce damage from localized flooding including planning, drainage, building codes and retrofits, and regulations.

Projectile missile testing of various wall panel configuration to understand how the different wall constructions would perform when struck with wind driven debris from a hurricane.

Information sheet disucssing myths about insulated concrete forms.

Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.