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Portland Cement Association
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PCA
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Information sheet discussing the properties and benefits of insulating concrete forms.
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EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension
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EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension
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Article from The Home Energy Community of Practice on designing energy efficient homes in hot climate zones, including home orientation, window location, and roof design considerations.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering the rainwater performance of building assemblies.
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Bueche David,
Foley Tim
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Colorado State Forest Service,
CSFS
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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.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
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Checklist providing recommendations for the right tape in order to reduce the risk of leaks during storms with wind-driven rain.
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Factsheet describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding and soffit coverings in high wind and coastal areas.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Online course describing mold and mold remediation for environmental and public health professionals.
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Frigione Mariaenrica,
Lettieri Mariateresa,
Sarcinella Antonella
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Materials Journal
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Report providing information on performance of mortars and concrete containing PCMs.
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Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
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Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
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Database of approved products that meet the requirements of the High Velocity Hurricane Zone.
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Levinson Ronnen,
et al.
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California Energy Commission,
CEC,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL,
University of Southern California,
USC,
University of California San Diego,
UC San Diego
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California Energy Commission report presenting the concept of cool walls and providing guidelines for their building- and climate-appropriate use to conserve energy and reduce emissions.
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ASTM International
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ASTM
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Specification describing criteria for manufactured polymeric materials used to provide a rainscreen function, a means for the drainage of liquid moisture and the ventilation of vapor moisture that enters an above-grade exterior wall assembly which was published in the year 2019, and is available for...
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American Society for Testing and Materials,
ASTM International
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ASTM
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This standard specification covers the classification, composition, physical properties, and dimensions of mineral fiber (rock, slag, or glass) blanket intended for use as thermal insulation on surfaces at various temperature ranges. This version of the standard was published in the year 2019 and is...
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Peters Stephen T,
Robertson Ian N
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University of Hawaii College of Engineering
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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.
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ICF Builder Magazine
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ICF Builder Magazine
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Information sheet disucssing myths about insulated concrete forms.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.