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Disaster Resistant Landscaping

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Distinguished Lecturer Series: Building Science - Adventures in Building Science

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Distribution of roof, wall, and internal pressures on one-story, pile-supported building.

Distribution of roof, wall, and internal pressures on one-story, pile-supported building.
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Do It Yourself Wind Inspection

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Do you know how to store water properly?

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: BPC Green Builders, New Fairfield, Connecticut

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: Weiss Building & Development, Custom Home, Downers Grove, Illinois

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Imery Group Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GA

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Double entry door header recommendations

Double entry door header recommendations
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Double entry door threshold recommendations

Double entry door threshold recommendations
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Double fan window units can have multiple operational modes; most often outdoor air will be brought in at night when outdoor conditions are cooler

Double fan window units can have multiple operational modes; most often outdoor air will be brought in at night when outdoor conditions are cooler
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Downspout termination

Downspout termination
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Drainage and back ventilation of wood cladding is provided by ¾ inch furring (1x4).

Drainage and back ventilation of wood cladding is provided by ¾ inch furring (1x4).
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Drainage and back ventilation of wood cladding is provided by ¾ inch furring.

Drainage and back ventilation of wood cladding is provided by ¾ inch furring.
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Drainage behind stone cladding is provided by “grooved” rigid insulation coupled with a filter fabric.

Drainage behind stone cladding is provided by “grooved” rigid insulation coupled with a filter fabric.
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Drainage behind wood shingle cladding is provided by a 3/8-inch-thick drainage mat.

Drainage behind wood shingle cladding is provided by a 3/8-inch-thick drainage mat.
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Drifting of snow led to heavy accumulation between the gables which required snow removal to reduce risk of roof collapse

Drifting of snow led to heavy accumulation between the gables which required snow removal to reduce risk of roof collapse
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Drip flashing at the door head and drip flashing with hook at the head help to keep out wind-driven rain.

Drip flashing at the door head and drip flashing with hook at the head help to keep out wind-driven rain.
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Drip irrigation saves water by irrigating landscaping only where needed.

Drip irrigation saves water by irrigating landscaping only where needed.
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Dry Floodproofing

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Dry Hydrants & Fire Protection

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Dry wells are underground tanks that store water to percolate or drain slowly to another site or sewer.

Dry wells are underground tanks that store water to percolate or drain slowly to another site or sewer.
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Duct/pipe penetration with metal cap flashing and wood blocking for trim attachment

Duct/pipe penetration with metal cap flashing and wood blocking for trim attachment
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Dune erosion caused by the combination of a hurricane and a nor’easter in Ocean City, New Jersey

Dune erosion caused by the combination of a hurricane and a nor’easter in Ocean City, New Jersey