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FEMA
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Technical bulletin describing wet floodproofing requirements for buildings located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs).
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AWC
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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.
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MBS Engineering
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An informational guide established to educate the public on seismic shut-off valves and how to avoid fires following an earthquake.
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EPA
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A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.
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FEMA
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Document describing what levees are, how they work, and who owns them.
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MBS Engineering
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Infographic explaining what a seismic shut-off valve is and providing frequently asked questions.
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Polyguard
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An article describing a way to protect drain and ventilation holes in brick veneer siding against pests. Selecting a fine screen mesh opening (1/55-inch or 0.5-mm) is important to guard against small insects such as subterranean termites.
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USEPA,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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EPA coronavirus Q&A discussing the role of HVAC filters in dealing with COVID-19.
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EPA
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Information sheet outlining the criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified, windows, doors, and skylights.
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IBHS
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Guidelines from IBHS on modifications to homes to prepare for a wildfire if evacuation orders are anticipated for the area.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Factsheet describing the importance of system charging, superheat and subcooling.
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BSC
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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.
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CCHRC
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Webpage describing how different amounts and types of snow loads affect the structural integrity of roofs and homes.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Center for Science Education
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A heat map showing the average number of tornadoes per year across the United States
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USDA
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Webpage describing the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and how to plan residential building to mitigate wildfire risks associated with building in the WUI.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Document describing different spray foam materials including some pros and cons and technical specifications.
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ENERGY STAR
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Wepage providing information on ENERGY STAR certified gas tankless water heaters with information on how they cut water heating expenses as well as a product finder tool to find ENERGY STAR certified products.
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SEI,
DOE,
ORNL
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Description
Brochure about how to install and use a whole-house fan.
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PG&E,
California Public Utilities Commission
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Description
Technical fact sheet describing proper operation, sizing, and installation of whole-house fans.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Description
Article about one way to deal with the cold-water surprise effect of tankless water heaters.
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FGIA
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Web article describing the defining characteristics of the CW and AW window performance classes.
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Contractor Magazine
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Article explaining the importance of expansion tank knowledge.
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.
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University of Minnesota,
UMN,
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE,
NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Description
Conference paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings describing moisture from basements and crawlspaces as a source of indoor humidity and providing recommendations for finishing below-grade spaces to limit potential indoor...
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USFA
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Webpage from USFA compiling resources from across the U.S. on Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) information.
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USDA
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Webpage from USDA and U.S. Forest Service with a map of potential wildfire risk across the U.S.
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GNWT ECC
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Website describing how wildfires spread and how fuels, weather, and topography influence fires.
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IBHS
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Webpage that providing designation program enables homeowners to take preventative measures for their home and yard to protect against wildfire.
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IBHS
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Webpage describing ways builders and communities an reduce wildfire risk.
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IBHS
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A webpage providing guidance on increasing the wildfire resistance of a home.
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USDA,
USDA Forest Service
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A website created by the U.S. Forest Service, containing interactive maps, charts and resources to help communities explore their risk to wildfires.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Article describing the impacts of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality and some ways ASHRAE is responding.
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CRS
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Fact sheet providing recent statistics on wildfires in the U.S.
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JLC
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Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.
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CAFED,
CAL FIRE OSFM,
CADFFP
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A list of exterior building products and materials approved for use in wildland urban interface zoned homes. These products are non-combustible or ignition-resistant.
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County of Shasta California
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An example of wildland urban interface construction requirements for new buildings built in very high fire risk zones/areas.
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USFA
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Website summarizing wildland codes and standards, including related NFPA codes and standards.
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USDA
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Article describing the growth of the wildland urban interface in the United States from 1990 to 2010, expanding from 30.8 to 43.4 million homes (a 41% increase), and growing from 581,000 to 770,000 kM2 (33% growth), an increase of 189,000 km2, an area that is larger than Washington State.
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Zero Carbon LLC
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Article describing the capabilities of a Tesla Powerwall and its capacity to be used during a power outage.
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Princeton University
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Paper describing wind influences on air infiltration related energy losses for residential housing and the shielding effects of fences, adjacent structures, and vegetation.
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Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics,
International Association for Wind Engineering,
IAWE
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Study showcasing the location of the highest uplift force on the hip, ridge, and perimeter regions of roofs, and thus roofing material needs for the most fasteners and adhesive at these locations.
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American Society of Civil Engineers,
ASCE,
Journal of Structural Engineering
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Study analyzing wind pressures on hip roofs where two hip roofs come together forming an L or T shaped roof or building.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
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Guide presents mitigation measures in a Mitigation Package which combined set of retrofit measures that must be implemented for a house to provide a defined level of protection; identifies three successive Mitigation Packages: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Implementing the Mitigation Packages...
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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
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Report providing guidance on how to improve the wind resistance of existing residential buildings in Mississippi and across the Gulf Coast.
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IBHS,
FEMA
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Guide describing "wind safe” room as a reinforced area of a home designed to withstand severe windstorms.
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Whole Building Design Guide,
WBDG
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Article discussing structural and nonstructural building components and illustrates a variety of wind-induced damages, including wind-driven rain infiltration.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing flashing detail concepts for window and door openings that provide adequate resistance to water intrusion in coastal environments, do not depend solely on sealants, are integral with secondary weather barriers (e.g., housewrap), and are adequately attached to the wall...
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DOE
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DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Fact sheet poster describing and comparing the energy-saving and comfort benefits of window attachment options such as low-emissivity storm windows, automated blinds, cellular shades, and solar screens, etc.
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AERC
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Fact sheet providing information on window attachments and their potential for improving energy efficiency.