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FEMA
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Description
Flyer describing reasons and best practices for raising electrical systems above flood-levels.
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FEMA
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Description
Short guide from FEMA describing how to anchor tall bookcases and file cabinets during seismic events.
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FEMA
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Description
Factsheet for home and business owners describing ways to anchor fuel tanks to avoid displacement in floods.
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FEMA
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Description
Summary document describing flood resistant building materials and some tips for building flood resistant walls.
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FEMA
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Description
Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.
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HUD,
FEMA,
DHS
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Description
Brochure detailing how to latch and lock cabinets and drawers to prevent injury to residents of the home.
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WSDOH
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Description
A preparedness guide guiding homeowners on how to secure an indoor home water heater safely to wall studs.
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University of Alaska,
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
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Description
Manual describing best practices or home construction in Alaska and northern climates.
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International Code Council,
ICC
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Description
A guide describing how to do wall bracing calculations and evaluations.
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Advanced Energy
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Description
Report aimed to quantify the impact of closed crawlspaces in new homes, and investigate modeling software to ensure accuracy of energy consumption predictions in these homes.
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Portland Cement Association
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Description
Document discussing moisture considerations and testing techniques for concrete floors.
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Santa Cruz County CDI
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Description
Report describing construction site erosion and sediment control practices recommended and required by a county planning department.
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Johns Manville
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Information sheet providing detail about hand fabrication of a one-piece straight duct from a 48" x 120" x 1" thick (1.22 m x 3.05 m x 25 mm) sheet where the total inside duct dimensions equals 112" (2.84 m) or less.
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FBC
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Description
Article presenting the 2008 update on the 2006 details on when required hurricane mitigation retrofits are required and the cost cap on required hurricane mitigation retrofits.
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SMACNA
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Description
Book providing project management guidance in maintaining satisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) of occupied buildings undergoing renovation or construction.
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EPA
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Description
Document providing an overview of the Thermal Bypass Checklist for the ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes program.
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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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Seattle Project Impact
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Description
A book describing how to complete an earthquake retrofit plan for wood-frame residential buildings.
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HPAC Engineering
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Description
An engineering design guide for hydronic heat loops, discussing the features and advantages of condensing boilers.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information on the control of air flow across building enclosures to control moisture damage, reduce energy losses, and ensure occupant comfort and health. A continuous, strong, stiff, durable and air impermeable air barrier system is required between the exterior and conditioned space to control...
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EPA,
WaterSense
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Description
Specification of criteria for lavatory faucets and faucet accessories under the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program.
Organization(s)
FTC
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Description
Article introducing the FTC’s new EnergyGuide label, including estimates of annual energy usage.
Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Description
Article describing codes and test methods related to fire-resistant construction of decks.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Description
FEMA risk management series guide on hospital safety and resilience to natural disasters.
Organization(s)
SCS
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Description
Standard supporting indoor air quality performance by producers, purchasers and policy makers to improve the environmental performance of products and services.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Description
Article describing how to weatherproof dormers using peel-and-stick membranes when flashing a dormer.
Organization(s)
Simpson Strong Tie,
International Existing Building Code,
IEBC
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Description
Report promoting public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of earthquake-induced damage to existing homes.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Description
Report from FEMA describing techniques for floodproofing structures.
Organization(s)
CEC,
LBNL,
FSEC
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Description
Research project addressing low-cost options that reduce monthly energy costs and improve the quality of life by enhancing comfort levels in low-income homes.
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NOAA,
NWS
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Description
The Enhanced F-scale is a set of wind estimates (not measurements) based on damage which uses three-second gusts estimated at the point of damage based on a judgment of 8 levels of damage to the 28 indicators listed.
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ICC
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Description
2006 edition of the code establishing regulations to safeguard life and property from the intrusion of wildland fire and to prevent structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels; regulates defensible space and provides ignition-resistant construction requirements to protect against fire exposure...
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Description
Technical report detailing a study in which actual cooling loads are compared to modeled cooling loads.
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
Brochure providing information on the design of the EPA Region 8 headquarters in Denver, CO.
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U.S. Gypsum Company
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Description
Brochure discussing specific practices for mitigating moisture and mold during the construction process.
Organization(s)
SWEEP
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Description
Report discussing the benefits of modern evaporative cooling systems for use in hot dry climate zones.
Organization(s)
Wisconsin Focus on Energy,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Fact sheet from Wisconsin Focus on Energy explaining how to prevent future ice dams on homes by learning about their formation and mitigation of contributing factors.
Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Description
A field guide with residential construction best practices.
Organization(s)
USDA,
USDA Forest Service
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Description
A publication developed by the U.S. Forest Service for its employees and other federal agency staff describing erosion control methods.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSD
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Description
Report discussing the importance of durability and energy efficiency in building construction.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Description
Report explaining the principles of seismic design to architects.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.
Organization(s)
BCSI,
Wood Truss Council of America,
WTCA,
Truss Plate Institute,
TPI
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Description
IRC guide referencing wood truss bracing best practices and requirements.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Document covering basic moisture control principles in the design of above-grade building enclosures; driving rain as a moisture load on walls; a classification system of the various rain control strategies available for walls; and good design practises for walls.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Guide providing information about controlling rainwater through use of drainage planes.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information sheet describing the function of a vapor barrier, and methods to retard the migration of water vapor.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA,
USDA Forest Service
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Description
A report describing methods for constructing homes and treating soils to reduce the risk of termites in buildings.