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Durability concerns on a house continuously sheathed with a proprietary fiber structural panel used as bracing. Photo 1 of 2.

Durability concerns on a house continuously sheathed with a proprietary fiber structural panel used as bracing. Photo 1 of 2.
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Durability concerns on a house continuously sheathed with a proprietary fiber structural panel used as bracing. Photo 2 of 2.

Durability concerns on a house continuously sheathed with a proprietary fiber structural panel used as bracing. Photo 2 of 2.
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During high wind events, high localized areas of negative pressure (“suction”) occur above roof membranes

During high wind events, high localized areas of negative pressure (“suction”) occur above roof membranes
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During high wind events, vortices form along the edges of the roof creating areas of localized negative pressure (“suction”) above the roof

During high wind events, vortices form along the edges of the roof creating areas of localized negative pressure (“suction”) above the roof
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Earth tubes buried in the ground can provide pre-cooling of ventilation air or primary cooling if designed deep and long enough

Earth tubes buried in the ground can provide pre-cooling of ventilation air or primary cooling if designed deep and long enough
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Earthquake Preparation: Securing Water Heater

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Earthquake Shut-Off Valves

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Earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff valves are installed on the downstream or homeowner’s side of the meter.

Earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff valves are installed on the downstream or homeowner’s side of the meter.
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Earthquake-ready home actions include securing cabinets, shelves, and heavy furniture or electronics to walls and preparing utilities for disruptive movement.

Earthquake-ready home actions include securing cabinets, shelves, and heavy furniture or electronics to walls and preparing utilities for disruptive movement.
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Earthquake-ready home actions include securing water heaters, shelves, and heavy furniture to walls and preparing utilities for emergency shut-off.

Earthquake-ready home actions include securing water heaters, shelves, and heavy furniture to walls and preparing utilities for emergency shut-off.
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East- and west-facing walls receive significantly more sun than north- and south-facing walls in the summertime

East- and west-facing walls receive significantly more sun than north- and south-facing walls in the summertime
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Effect of seismic forces on supporting piles.

Effect of seismic forces on supporting piles.
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Effect of Wind on an Enclosed Building and a Building with an Opening

Effect of wind on an enclosed building and a building with an opening.
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Elevated slab construction with no water sensitive materials on first level

Elevated slab construction with no water sensitive materials on first level
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Ember Activity on the Caughlin Fire

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Emergency Supplies Storage Location

Emergency Supplies Storage Location
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Encourage dune formation by installing sand fences or pallets and planting dune grasses.

Encourage dune formation by installing sand fences or pallets and planting dune grasses.
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End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC

End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC
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End wall failure under hurricane force winds due to inadequate bracing of the gable end wall.

End wall failure under hurricane force winds due to inadequate bracing of the gable end wall.
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Energy 101: Cool Roofs

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Episode 5: Home Erosion Control

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Erosion & Sediment Control Requirements

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Evaporative coolers use a fan to draw outside air through a wetted pad which cools and humidifies it

Evaporative coolers use a fan to draw outside air through a wetted pad which cools and humidifies it
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Evaporative cooling is most appropriate in areas where the summer design mean coincident wet bulb temperature is less than 70°F, shown in purple here and labeled as region “A”

Evaporative cooling is most appropriate in areas where the summer design mean coincident wet bulb temperature is less than 70°F, shown in purple here and labeled as region “A”