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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Assessing the Impact of Thickness of the Performance of Stucco Cladding

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Author(s)
Brown William C,
Dietrich Mike,
Latimer Mark
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating,
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
A report that evaluates the force it takes to crack stucco of various thicknesses.

Impact Resistance of Brick Veneer Structures to Hurricane Debris

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Author(s)
Bennett Richard M,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Canada Masonry Design Centre,
CMDC
Description
An impact test report from projectile missile tests against brick veneer, verifying that brick veneers perform well to resisting hurricane force wind driven debris.

OSHA Fact Sheet: Using Portable Generators Safely

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Author(s)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Organization(s)
OSHA
Description
A fact sheet educating the public on the potential hazards and safe use of portable generators.

Preparing for Disaster, FEMA P-475

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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
American Red Cross
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Organization(s)
FEMA,
American Red Cross
Description
Fact sheet describing how to prepare for a natural disaster and assemble a disaster supply kit.