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The national risk of strong winds in the United States as of 2023

The national risk of strong winds in the United States as of 2023
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The national risk of tornados in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of tornados in the United States as of 2023.
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The national risk of wild fire in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of wild fire in the United States as of 2023.
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The national risk of winter weather in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of winter weather in the United States as of 2023.
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The NEEP Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump List allows users to search, sort, and filter for cold climate heat pumps by brand, model, product type, and ducting configuration; an advanced search provides helpful resources for sizing to the heating load

The NEEP Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump List allows users to search, sort, and filter for cold climate heat pumps by brand, model, product type, and ducting configuration; an advanced search provides helpful resources for sizing to the heating load
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The New American Home 2011 Orlando, Florida

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The number of days per year that the temperature exceeds 90°F is expected to increase throughout the contiguous U.S. when comparing mid-century (2036-2065) to near-present (1976-2005)

The number of days per year that the temperature exceeds 90°F is expected to increase throughout the contiguous U.S. when comparing mid-century (2036-2065) to near-present (1976-2005)
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The operable windows in this house are located at occupant level to provide comfort ventilation.

The operable windows in this house are located at occupant level to provide comfort ventilation.
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The Permafrost Investigation

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The piles of this foundation were well embedded and survived floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina.

The piles of this foundation were well embedded and survived floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina.
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The pilings for this building are showing signs of failure due to a poor siting decision to locate the home too close to the surf.

The pilings for this building are showing signs of failure due to a poor siting decision to locate the home too close to the surf.
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The plywood panels on the underside of this house blew away in hurricane wind speeds of 105 to 115 mph due to corrosion of existing nails, excessive space between nails, and use of nails instead of screws.

The plywood panels on the underside of this house blew away in hurricane wind speeds of 105 to 115 mph due to corrosion of existing nails, excessive space between nails, and use of nails instead of screws.
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The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).

The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).
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The polyethylene ground cover in the crawl space is lapped up sides of piers to posts to provide a continuous air and vapor barrier

The polyethylene ground cover in the crawl space is lapped up sides of piers to posts to provide a continuous air and vapor barrier
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The polyethylene ground cover in the crawlspace is continuous at interior posts and piers

The polyethylene ground cover in the crawlspace is continuous at interior posts and piers
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The post-and-pier foundation of this home failed in an earthquake

The post-and-pier foundation of this home failed in an earthquake
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The preferred method for elevating electrical components

The preferred method for elevating electrical components
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The preferred method for fire sprinkler connection to municipal water with a standalone, wet sprinkler system.

The preferred method for fire sprinkler connection to municipal water with a standalone, wet sprinkler system.
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The primary frontal dune will be lost to erosion during a 100-year flood because dune reservoir is less than 1,100 ft2

The primary frontal dune will be lost to erosion during a 100-year flood because dune reservoir is less than 1,100 ft2
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The rails on these stairs were enclosed with siding, presenting a greater obstacle to the flow of flood water and contributing to the flood damage shown here.

The rails on these stairs were enclosed with siding, presenting a greater obstacle to the flow of flood water and contributing to the flood damage shown here.
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The reverse block method for seismic retrofit bracing of a cripple wall uses a 2x4 attached to the sill plate to provide a means to attach the plywood cripple wall sheathing to the sill plate

The reverse block method for seismic retrofit bracing of a cripple wall uses a 2x4 attached to the sill plate to provide a means to attach the plywood cripple wall sheathing to the sill plate
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The right window frame was pulled out of the wall because of inadequate window frame attachment during a hurricane.

The right window frame was pulled out of the wall because of inadequate window frame attachment during a hurricane.
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The risk of hydrostatic pressure differences in a flood is reduced when the interior grade of the crawlspace is higher or equal to the exterior grade.

The risk of hydrostatic pressure differences in a flood is reduced when the interior grade of the crawlspace is higher or equal to the exterior grade.
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The sheathing has rotted because there was not a sufficient drainage gap behind the stucco cladding

The sheathing has rotted because there was not a sufficient drainage gap behind the stucco cladding