Library

2018 edition of code for commercial buildings that brings together all structural, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for all buildings except detached one- and two-family residences and townhouses up to three stories.

Article describing thermal bridging, construction practices that encourage thermal bridging, and solutions.

A publication highlighting recommendations that contribute to improved overall performance in the structural shell and focus on good connection details to tie together exterior walls, roofs and floors.

A list of EPA-certified wood-burning appliances for home heating for a range of budgets.

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.

Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.

IRC guide referencing wood truss bracing best practices and requirements.

Website describing the U.S. Department of Energy's residential buildings program.

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.

Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.

Image depicting damage from termites in weatherboard cladding.

Article describing thermal bridging, construction practices that encourage thermal bridging, and solving thermal bridging through continuous exterior insulation.

Report providing design guidance for wood-framed residential construction in high wind areas where design wind velocity requirements do not exceed 140 miles per hour.