Information Guide
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Information guide describing how to calculate attic passive ventilation with example calculations.
Guide
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Guide describing options for insulating and air sealing at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new homes.
Information Guide
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Guide describing how to evaluate ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
Video
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Video showing the requirements for attic vents in homes to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.
Video
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Video describing roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies, from Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
Guide
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This guide describes the need for installing a wiring conduit for future solar photovoltaic installations.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of air flow in residential buildings and its effects on occupants, building durability, and efficiency.
Guide
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Guide describing how to design HVAC systems to be located within the conditioned space of the home, either in a utility closet or in an attic, basement, or crawl space.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing defensible space, fire-resistant materials, and other features to include when designing and building a home for wildfire resistance.
Guide
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Guide describing how to properly construct decks and other building attachments to be resistant to ignition in the event of a wildfire.