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Hardware cloth, also known as wire mesh, can be used to prevent rodents from entering the home

Hardware cloth, also known as wire mesh, can be used to prevent rodents from entering the home
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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise

Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise
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How To Evaluate Opening Protection Systems

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How to Operate your Wood Stove More Efficiently

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How to Perform a Wind Mitigation Inspection #1

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How Vulnerable is Your Home to a Wildfire?

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Hurricane Emergency Board Up Animation - FLASH, Inc.

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Hurricane force winds that breach external windows and doors can then cause failure of the entire building due to internal pressures on walls and roof.

Hurricane force winds that breach external windows and doors can then cause failure of the entire building due to internal pressures on walls and roof.
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Hurricane shutter styles include colonial, Bahama, roll-up, and accordion shutters.

Hurricane shutter styles include colonial, Bahama, roll-up, and accordion shutters.
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Hurricane-Prone Regions of the United States with ASCE 7-05 and 7-10 Boundaries

Hurricane-Prone Regions of the United States with ASCE 7-05 and 7-10 Boundaries
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If your home doesn't ignite it can't burn

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In a comparison of two homes that were identical except for windows, the home with thin-triple-pane windows showed averaged winter heating savings of 12% annually, average cooling season savings of 28%, and peak savings of 17% to 33% compared to the home

In a comparison of two homes that were identical except for windows, the home with thin-triple-pane windows showed averaged winter heating savings of 12% annually, average cooling season savings of 28%, and peak savings of 17% to 33% compared to the home
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In areas prone to high winds and hurricanes, double vertical “jack trim” and horizontal “header” and “sill” studs are recommended on all sides of window and door openings.

In areas prone to high winds and hurricanes, double vertical “jack trim” and horizontal “header” and “sill” studs are recommended on all sides of window and door openings.
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In flood-prone areas, a roof egress opening can be installed; if more than 44 inches above the floor or landing, install permanent access via a ladder, stairs, or ramp

In flood-prone areas, a roof egress opening can be installed; if more than 44 inches above the floor or landing, install permanent access via a ladder, stairs, or ramp (Source: PNNL).
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Individualized architectural systems require designs for structural support.

Individualized architectural systems require designs for structural support.
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Install an air barrier behind fireplaces installed on exterior walls

Install an air barrier behind fireplaces installed on exterior walls
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Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame

Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame
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Install impact resistant shutters for windows not rated as impact resistant

Install impact resistant shutters for windows not rated as impact resistant.
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Install mesh insect barrier along the tops and bottoms of the rain screen behind the exterior cladding of above-grade walls.

Install mesh insect barrier along the tops and bottoms of the rain screen behind the exterior cladding of above-grade walls.
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Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests

Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests
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Install the whole house fan in the ceiling in a central location in the house

Install the whole house fan in the ceiling in a central location in the house
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Insulated whole-house fan cover

Insulated whole-house fan cover
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Integrated Truss House - How to install inset windows

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Interior access door

Interior access door