Reference
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Webpage providing an ENERGY STAR climate zone map and criteria for ENERGY STAR storm windows per climate zone.
Guide
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Guide providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.
Video
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Video describing how to install an inset window in an integrated truss house built in cold climates like Alaska.
Video
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Video describing what features make a window energy efficient.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.
Reference
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DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.
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ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home, Version 1, requirements for high-performance windows.
Video
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Video explaining how to prepare a home for flood conditions using temporary panel closures recommended by LSU AgCenter.
Video
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Video from PG&E outlining building material-related steps to take to take to lower the risk of home ignition during a fire.
Reference
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Web page providing an overview of window coverings such as blinds, shades, shutters, films, and storm windows.
Video
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Video from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors on how to inspect your home for wind resistance, including door and window impact ratings.
Video
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Video showing how to make DIY high winds/hurricane shutters to prepare for severe weather per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Video
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Video showing how to evaluate openings in homes in hurricane and high wind prone areas per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Video
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Video showing how to board up a home properly in preparation for high wind or hurricane events per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Report describing the methods and results of a field evaluation of the energy performance of cellular shade window coverings.
Reference
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Technical report assessing the market for Low-e storm windows based on market data, case studies, and recent experience with weatherization deployment programs.
Video
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Video showing damage that can occur during high wind times from poor window and door installments that lead to a weak points in the home's envelope and how to fix these problems per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Protecting Windows and Openings in Buildings - Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico, FEMA PR-RA5
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Recovery Advisory document provide guidance related to the use and installation of opening protection systems to protect glazed openings (windows) from wind-borne debris during high-wind events.
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Report recording the results of a field study conducted in a single historic home in Seattle, Washington, to document the performance of Indow Windows' interior storm window inserts.
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Technical fact sheet describing the selection and installation of storm shutters and impact-resistant glazing and other types of opening protection in windborne debris regions; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”
Video
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Video showing the importance of preparing your home for flying debris common in severe weather per IBHS FORTIFIED Home guidelines.
Video
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Video showing steps to take to prepare openings in homes for a hurricane or high wind event as explained by the Weather Channel and IBHS Fortified Home.
Reference
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Guide describing the installation of windows in walls that have foam plastic insulating; guide provides several methods for attaching, supporting, and flashing windows in walls with rigid foam sheathing. (Note: The link only goes to the table of contents for the guide, the full guide can be...
Reference
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Technical report describing a market assessment conducted on new home builders' window purchasing practices revealing insights to inform the development of thin triple-pane windows, utilizing a center pane of thin glass and krypton gas fill to achieve the performance of standard triple-pane windows...
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home builder that strives to address health, safety, and durability issues in a hot and humid climate.
Guide
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insert a replacement window in an existing home.