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Document describing adobe construction, its weakness to earthquakes, and techniques used to improve seismic resistance for both new construction and existing adobe buildings.

Website article interviewing the inventor of the Larsen truss, a history of its use, and a discussion of its advantages and disadvantages.

Article about different types of weather resistant barrier.

Presentation about advanced framing techniques.

Training manual on how to locate ducts within conditioned space and compact design.

Document providing supplemental information for code enforcement professionals about header hangers in bearing walls.

Central return designs require an open pathway between the room and the heart of the house where the return grill is located.

Article describing how insulated siding can save homeowners energy by providing continuous exterior insulation.

Report covering the fundamental waterproofing strategies for tub and shower assemblies.

Standard that covers the minimum performance and acceptance criteria for an air barrier (AB) material or system for framed walls of low-rise buildings with the service life of the building wall in mind. This link directs to a preview of the version of the standard that was published in the year 2011...

Research study investigating the thermal efficiency of fasteners, namely drywall screws and siding nails, in high-performance wood-framed walls.

Research study describing a detailed 3D computational fluid dynamics model that evaluates the thermal performance of uninsulated wall assemblies.

Article discussing the risks that can occur from undercutting bedroom doors to provide return airflow from bedrooms, as well as corrective measures that can be taken to address these risks.