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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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Fire Resistant Decks, Patios, and Porches

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Author(s)
FIRESafe Marin
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FIRESafe Marin
Description
Webpage from FireSafe Marin explaining the vulnerability of different deck setups and materials.

FireWise Construction: Site Design & Building Materials

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Author(s)
Bueche David,
Foley Tim
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Organization(s)
Colorado State Forest Service,
CSFS
Description
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.

Nail Withdrawal Capacities in OSB

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Extreme Panel Technologies
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Organization(s)
Extreme Panel Technologies
Description
Information sheet with nail withdrawl capacities in OSB.

The Energy In Modular (EMOD) Buildings Method, A Guide To Energy-Efficient Design For Industrialized Construction Of Modular Buildings

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Author(s)
Pless Shanti,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Oregon State University,
Momentum Innovation Group,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing use of the Energy in Modular (EMOD) method to design, produce, and deliver affordable, net-zero energy, low-carbon, and healthier buildings through industrialized (factory) construction of modular buildings; modeling of whole buildings and subassemblies of components, pods, panels...