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Example standalone dehumidifier option in a 1-story home closet

Example standalone dehumidifier option in a 1-story home closet
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Example truss bracing for resisting wind loads as determined by design software used by truss manufactures

Example truss bracing for resisting wind loads as determined by design software used by truss manufactures
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Examples of a motion sensor that is integrated with a light fixture (left) and a ceiling-mounted sensor (right) that is separate from the light fixtures but is used to turn on or turn off the lights.

Examples of a motion sensor that is integrated with a light fixture (left) and a ceiling-mounted sensor (right) that is separate from the light fixtures but is used to turn on or turn off the lights.
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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, Massachusetts

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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Lake Worth, Florida

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Exterior electrical service components are raised and clearances are provided around components to minimize contact with flood waters and people

Exterior electrical service components are raised and clearances are provided around components to minimize contact with flood waters and people
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Exterior shading devices such as awnings or overhangs can significantly reduce cooling loads

Exterior shading devices such as awnings or overhangs can significantly reduce cooling loads
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Failure of composition roof shingles and underlayment due to high winds.

Failure of composition roof shingles and underlayment due to high winds.
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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design CMU Plans and Details

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design CMU Plans and Details
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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Concrete Plans and Details

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Concrete Plans and Details
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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Details for Safe Rooms That Use Basement Walls

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Details for Safe Rooms That Use Basement Walls
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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Exhaust/Ventilation Details

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Exhaust/Ventilation Details
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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design General Notes

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design General Notes
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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design General Notes

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design General Notes
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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design ICF Plans and Details

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design ICF Plans and Details
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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Index Sheet

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Index Sheet
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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Sheathing Requirements

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Sheathing Requirements
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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Tables

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Tables
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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Wood Frame Plans and Details

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Wood Frame Plans and Details
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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Wood Frame with CMU Infill

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Wood Frame with CMU Infill
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FEMA recommends techniques like open lower wall cavities with exterior rigid foam insulation and paperless drywall for flood-resistant, dryable wall interiors.

FEMA recommends techniques like open lower wall cavities with exterior rigid foam insulation and paperless drywall for flood-resistant, dryable wall interiors.
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Fire Sprinkler Systems for New One- and Two-Family Homes

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Fire-resistant homes could be answer to California's growing wildfire problem

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Flashing may tie into the porch and direct drainage under the porch, which protects the porch-wall interface from moisture; note also the washers that separate the porch and home to prevent additional wicking.

Flashing may tie into the porch and direct drainage under the porch, which protects the porch-wall interface from moisture; note also the washers that separate the porch and home to prevent additional wicking.