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Air Sealing Drywall to Top Plate

Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.

Guide describing how to properly construct decks and other building attachments to be resistant to ignition in the event of a wildfire.

Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.

Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.

Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards the home is likely to face within its lifetime.

A guide for choosing, installing, and flashing roof anchoring systems for solar panels.

Guide describing design for shelter-in-place spaces during windstorm storm events.

Guide describing appropriate flooring for wet areas of the home.