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Texas Floodplain Construction Training -Recorded Webinar

Texas Floodplain Construction Training -Recorded Webinar
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The Florida Building Code

The Florida Building Code
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The Minimum Water Delivery Rates for Various Water Supply Amounts for Residential Fire Suppression Cisterns, as given in Table 4.6.1 in NFPA 1142

The Minimum Water Delivery Rates for Various Water Supply Amounts for Residential Fire Suppression Cisterns, as given in Table 4.6.1 in NFPA 1142
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The third-party energy ratings required for certification to programs like the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program and EPA's Energy Star program can provide homeowners with assurance of objective verification of energy efficiency claims.

The third-party energy ratings required for certification to programs like the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program and EPA's Energy Star program can provide homeowners with assurance of objective verification of energy efficiency claims.
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This room has several passive and low-energy cooling features including a ceiling fan, fully operable French doors, window shading, an outdoor water feature, and light-colored hard-scaping.

This room has several passive and low-energy cooling features including a ceiling fan, fully operable French doors, window shading, an outdoor water feature, and light-colored hard-scaping.
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Tips for Installing a Weather Resistive Barrier

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Underwriters Laboratory label for a safe room door.

Underwriters Laboratory label for a safe room door.
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Unvented Attic Insulation (1)

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Variable-speed pool pumps can cut energy use by 50% to 90% compared to standard single-speed pumps

Variable-speed pool pumps can cut energy use by 50% to 90% compared to standard single-speed pumps
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Variable-speed pump with low head loss filter and piping layout

Variable-speed pump with low head loss filter and piping layout
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Voice of the Builder: DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Builders Share their Secrets for Cost-Effective High-Performance Homes

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Wall Bracing: Satisfy the code with strong, resilient, fully sheathed walls

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Water Moisture Issues: Flashing Windows, Water Leaks, and Kick-Out Flashings

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Water Ratings - How Accurate Can They Be?

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Webinar: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Building Codes

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Webinar: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Community Lifelines

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Webinar: Introduction to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant Program

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When adding an addition to an existing home, the new construction must meet current code.

When adding an addition to an existing home, the new construction must meet current code.