Vented versus Unvented Attic Description Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.
Preview Image FORTIFIED Animation: Hurricane - ATTIC VENTS Publication Date August, 2015 Description Video showing the requirements for attic vents in homes to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.
Preview Image Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: Cathedral Roofs Publication Date January, 2014 Author(s) Cold Climate Housing Research Center Organization(s) CCHRC Description Video describing roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies, from Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
Passive and Low-Energy Cooling Description Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.
Design for Wildfire Resistance Description Information guide describing defensible space, fire-resistant materials, and other features to include when designing a home for wildfire resistance.
Moisture-, Impact-, Fire-, and Pest-Resistant Exterior Siding Description Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards the home is likely to face within its lifetime.
Decks are Wildfire-Resistant Description Guide describing how to properly construct decks and other building attachments to be resistant to ignition in the event of a wildfire.