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Video reviewing the performance of wood, steel, and concrete in seismic zones with favorable results for wood design from Think Wood recommendations.
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Video giving guidelines on how to restore a home after a flood to prevent further issues. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Video from Dorken Systems Inc. of industry expert Joe Lstiburek explaining wet and dry floodproofing for homes, specifically below-grade water control.
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Video from FIRESafe Marin explaining how decks can be a major weak point for embers to ignite. Proper construction and materials shown in the video reduce the risk of ignition.
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Video from the University of Nevada - Reno explaining how a particular fire, the Washoe Drive Fire, was able to spread rapidly and affect homes and other structures through flying embers reaching roofs, vents, garages, and other openings.
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Guide describing advanced framing, a system of construction framing techniques designed to optimize material usage and increase energy efficiency.
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2019 version of the California Residential Code.
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Wildfire guidance for homes located in the wildland urban interface, focused on site design and individual pieces of the home.
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Report providing information on performance of mortars and concrete containing PCMs.
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A fact sheet educating the public on how to appropriately ground portable generators and the hazards associated with their use.
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Article from the Sierra Club explaining 5 steps to take to ensure your home's resistance to wildfires, including site maintenance and roof construction guidelines.
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Report containing 37 fact sheets that provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning the construction of coastal residential buildings.
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Case study about high humidity, mold and condensation on surfaces in S. Florida, and how building characteristics cause and amplify these problems.
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Video from National Fire Protection Association highlighting 5 key areas that can ignite a structure, including site, openings, vents, and materials recommendations.
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Factsheet describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding and soffit coverings in high wind and coastal areas.
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Webinar from Rebecca Stamm of Healthy Building Network and Roberto Valle of HomeFree describing policies surrounding environmental and human health impacts of insulation and air sealing materials. Free EEBA login required.
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Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.
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Article from Building Science Corporation explaining 'wash and wear buildings' that are designed to be flooded and washed out afterwards.
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California Office of the State Fire Marshal's compiled and searchable list of different building materials and their test results for fire resistance.
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Webinar from Joe Medosch of Hayward Score describing the benefits of having a healthy home for residents as well as how to market healthy homes as a business model. Included are updates on technology advances and materials to use and avoid. Free EEBA login required.
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Summary document describing flood resistant building materials and some tips for building flood resistant walls.
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Manual describing design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster, IEFs, and drywall, with information on continuous insulation, air barriers, rain screens, and ratings for fire and sound.
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Guide describing the requirements by FORTIFIED Home™ for improving the home's resistance in severe thunderstorms, straight-line wind events, and high winds at the outer edges of tornadoes.
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Website homepage of APA – The Engineered Wood Association, a nonprofit trade association combining the research efforts of scientists and engineers, APA promotes new solutions and improved processes that benefit the entire industry.
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A study on how fires spread through exterior building envelopes with discussion on how fires propagate in a rain screen cavity.
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Report describing approaches to using less wood in home building that minimize waste.
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Video that describes the roof shape that best stands up to high wind conditions (from the exhibition Designing for Disaster at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.
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Video interview explaining some basic guidelines to make your home more ready for severe weather for under $10,000. Recommendations from FLASH Strong Homes.
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Video presentation from the National Fire Protection Association with Dr. Jack Cohen, a fire science researcher with the USDA Forest Service, explaining steps to take to protect critical parts of a home from igniting due to flames and embers.
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Standards for requirements, performance, construction, workmanship and others for structural-use panels.