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PEX Universe
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A webpage discussing how water heater expansion tanks operate and how to repair them.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.
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FLASH
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Website containing resources from the nonprofit FLASH, which "is the country’s leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters."
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ADC
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Standard providing a comprehensive approach to evaluating, selecting, specifying and installing flexible duct in HVAC systems.
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Research report assessing the moisture and cooling load impacts of airtightness and mechanical ventilation in homes in hot-humid climates.
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Research study outlining savings from reducing air infiltration, with and without the addition of mechanical ventilation, using two identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of various roof types on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Calculator helping users determine cost savings of refrigerator replacement.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.
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EPA
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This document includes tips for safely and effectively cleaning up a home after a flood. It is available in several languages.
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EPA
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This five-page brochure contains basic information on flood cleanup with illustrations and links to more detailed information.
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DWR
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Website providing information to the public about preparing for floods and floods related to fires.
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ASCE
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Link to all versions of ASCE/SEI 24, a standard describing the minimum requirements and expected performance for the siting and design and construction of buildings and structures in flood hazard areas that are subject to building code requirements.
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EPA
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Website providing series of short how-to videos, infographics and more resources on cleaning up a home after a flood.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
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Report describing dry floodproofing technologies for non-residential buildings, including information about regulatory requirements, design considerations, and descriptions of floodproofing methods and equipment.
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Florida AIA,
The American Institute of Architects
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Presentation explaining the fenestration elements of the Florida Building Code.
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UF
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Brochure-guide describing swales and their qualities, including objective, maintenance, and design considerations.
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TRI,
Florida Roofing Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association Inc.,
FRSA
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Manual for proper installation practices, industry standards and the code requirements of roofing tiles for the Florida market.
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WTSP Television Station,
WTSP-TV
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Article describing the history and the current debate about how to adjust the Florida building codes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article discussing flow-through assemblies of walls.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
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Home Energy
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Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.
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Owens Corning Insulation
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Information sheet with manufacturer specifications about insulated concrete forms.
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FEMA,
American Red Cross
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A fact sheet on how to prepare for a natural disaster by storing food and water through an emergency food supply.
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FSEC
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Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.
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Northumberland County Conservation District,
Society of American Foresters
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Journal article describing energy impacts from shade trees and forests and solar heating and air infiltration.
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EPA
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Detailed information about Formaldehyde including health effects and strategies to reduce exposure.
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NAHB Research Center,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Southface Energy Institute,
SEI
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Report outlining the energy upgrade package implemented in Ft. Benning, GA, Indianhead Townhomes project and the findings of the Southface Energy Institute's post-renovation analysis.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report about development of effective strategies to reduce the overall building energy use in line with Building America goals in this modestly priced market rate project.
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IBHS
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Animated video demonstrating the continuous load path of a hurricane on a house.
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IBHS
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Website describing the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)'s Fortified Home program which offers home builders standards and guidance for constructing and renovating homes for increased disaster resistance.
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IBHS
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Calculator determining the appropriate design pressures for steep-slope roof coverings for roofers and evlauators.
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IBHS
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Fact sheet describing the acceptable underlayment alternatives including ASTM D6757 Underlayment Felt Containing Inorganic Fibers for Steep-Slope Roofing for certain applications.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing recommendations for the right tape in order to reduce the risk of leaks during storms with wind-driven rain.
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IBHS
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Checklist highlighting the requirement for metal structural connections and materials fasteners used to retrofit or construct FORTIFIED buildings less than 3,000 ft from saltwater to be suitably protected from corrosion.
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IBHS
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Checklist intending to clarify FORTIFIED Home™ eligibility requirements that relate to a home’s foundation.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing specific information about the type of residential building eligible for designation consideration in the FORTIFIED Home program.
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IBHS
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Factsheet describing ways to install sheathing over existing 1x roof decking.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing prescriptive instructions on how to retrofit ladder framing on gable end overhangs to achieve a maximum depth of 18 in. from the face of the wall.
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IBHS
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Checklist describing requirements for roof sheathing along the gable end truss or rafter to achive a FORTIFIED Roof, including New Roof designations and exceptions.
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IBHS
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Factsheet describing garage door pressure rating requirements in high wind– prone areas.
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IBHS
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Webpage providing access to the training for building professionals to earn certification as FORTIFIED™ Home Evaluators and FORTIFIED-Wise credentials.
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IBHS
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Webpage describing homeowner resources program designed to strengthen homes and commercial buildings against severe weather such as high winds, hail, hurricanes, and even tornadoes.
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IBHS
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Report summarizing the requirements for strenghtening and protecting the roof, openings in the house, and creating a continuous load path to strengthen walls and foundation per the IBHS Fortified Homes Hurricane Standard for Existing Homes.
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IBHS
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Website providing resources for roofers to construct high-wind, hurricane, and hail-resistant roofs from IBHS Fortified program.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing information on how and when to install solid sheathing over spaced deck boards on homes located in areas that use the FORTIFIED Home™–High Wind standards.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing good and bad methods of fortifying the roof, especially in high wind situations.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing good and bad methods of fortifying the roof, especially in hurricanes.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing information about the specific requirements of FORTIFIED Roof™ design and construction standard for re-roofing specific for high wind resistance.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing information about the specific requirements of FORTIFIED Roof™ design and construction standard for re-roofing specific for high wind and hail resistance.