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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 front porch on this home survived a hurricane

The front porch on this home survived a hurricane
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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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These wildfire-resistant decks have a solid decking surface, metal railings, and the underside timber supports are covered with flame-resistant fiber cement board; also the decking is set back from the vegetated slope.

These wildfire-resistant decks have a solid decking surface, metal railings, and the underside timber supports are covered with flame-resistant fiber cement board; also the decking is set back from the vegetated slope.
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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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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.
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Wrong – Air barrier not sealed between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – Air barrier not sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
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Wrong – Air barrier not sealed between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – Air barrier not sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
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Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space
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Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space

Wrong – No air barrier between porch attic and conditioned space