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Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.

Updated detailed information about Formaldehyde.

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

Fact sheet describing guidance for choosing appropriate materials and using proper construction practices when rebuilding, repairing, or renovating a home to increase its resistance to fires.

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.

A study on how fires spread through exterior building envelopes with discussion on how fires propagate in a rain screen cavity.

Website providing an introduction to the concepts and principles of seismic design.

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.