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Guide describing the requirements by FORTIFIED Home™ for improving the home's resistance in severe thunderstorms, straight-line wind events, and high winds at the outer edges of tornadoes.

Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.

Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.

Document describing ASCE 24-14 Flood Resistant Design and Construction changes and highlights, on topics including siting, materials, performance, and utilities.

Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.

A structural insulated panel (SIP) roof has no embedded lumber in the structure, and therefore nothing substantial for attaching PV array and solar hot water mounts. Single or double lumber splines could be put into the panels, or I-joists at 4-foot intervals could be added.

EPA guidance document providing information on moisture control in buildings.

This page provides important information on how to protect yourself and your family if you suspect that you might have vermiculite insulation from Libby, Montana.

Report informing building stakeholders about the risks a snow event poses to their buildings, preventative measures to take before the snow season, and actions that should be taken before, during, and after a snow event.

Webpage providing guidance on the use of thermal mass with passive heating and cooling strategies.

Article detailing a case study in which thermal mass was used as part of an overall Net Zero solution for a university building.