Guides A-Z

Guide describing fuel tank anchoring practices for disaster resistance.

Guide describing garage doors that are pressure-rated to withstand wind pressures from hurricanes, high winds, and tornados.

Guide describing gas-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.

Guide describing the installation of a tankless hot water heater to provide domestic hot water that is heated on demand without the standby losses associated with tank storage water heaters.

Guide describing the installation of gutters, downspouts, and alternate options for managing rainwater run-off from roofs.

Guide providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.

Guide describing materials and methods for incorporating thermal mass into the construction of a home for temperature regulation, energy savings, and resistance to extreme heat and cold.

Guide describing the advantages and disadvantages of gable roofs and hip roofs and how both designs react under high wind loads.

Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with basement foundations, crawlspace foundations, or crawlspace foundations with a "cripple" wall.

Guide describing the design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinklers in residential settings.

Guide describing how to install insulated concrete forms to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.

Guide describing air-sealing of non-ICAT recessed lights installed in accessible attics of existing homes.

Guide describing insulation of piping in exterior walls.

Guide describing installation procedures for combined space and water heating systems.

Guide describing how to install low-e interior storm windows.

Guide describing how to brace gable end walls to resist wind pressures.

Guide describing how to install low-e exterior storm windows.

A guide describing how to install low-sloped ("flat") roofs with insulation above the roof deck that resist wind pressures during high-wind events.

Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity in preparation for cold winter weather.

Guide describing how to construct homes and decks to manage heavy snow loads in winter weather.

Guide discussing disaster resistance related to metal roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.

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

A guide describing how to elevate and secure HVAC equipment for protection against floods, earthquakes, and high winds.