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DOE
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DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.
Organization(s)
University of Florida IFAS Extension,
University of Florida
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Description
Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.
Organization(s)
University of Florida IFAS Extension
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Description
This document covers how broken windows can allow wind and rain inside the house and even lead to roof failure.
Description
Guide describing how to install low-e interior storm windows.
Description
Guide describing how to install low-e exterior storm windows.
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Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.
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UCANR,
University of California Cooperative Extension
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Description
A report showing what happens when windows break as a result of temperature differences between the inside and outside of the home, as well as code standards for the State of California regarding window exposure to wildfires.
Description
Guide providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.
Description
Guide describing various methods of shading and solar control to reduce heat gain through windows.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Description
Webpage providing an ENERGY STAR climate zone map and criteria for ENERGY STAR storm windows per climate zone.
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Factsheet profiling a simple modification that can be made to window air-conditioners to improve their energy efficiency.
Description
Guide providing information on interior and exterior window attachments for shading, glare control, noise control, protection from high winds, privacy, and reduced heat loss in winter.
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BSC
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Description
Document providing guidance on water management concepts and applications for residential buildings.
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BSC,
NREL
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Description
Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
Organization(s)
HIRL
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Description
Fact sheet describing methods for flashing and air-sealing windows and doors.
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Description
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.
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Description
Video showing proper attic ventilation systems for hurricane-prone regions compliant with IBHS Fortified Home standards.
Organization(s)
American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating,
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Publication Date
Description
Technical article presenting the results of an analysis on the effect of insect screens on window solar heat gain coefficients and U-values.
Description
Guide describing how to strengthen or protect windows against wind and wind-borne debris during high-wind events including hurricanes and tornados.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report focuseing on dynamic window and opaque envelope technologies for GEBs, including electrochromic glazing, automated attachments, and thermal storage.
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Organization(s)
MW Alliance
Description
Steve Easley details the 2009 IECC residential requirements regarding Water and Moisture issues. Flashing, windows, water leaks and kick out flashings are all discussed.
Protecting Windows and Openings in Buildings - Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico, FEMA PR-RA5
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
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.
Organization(s)
HIRL
Publication Date
Description
This TechNote provides an overview of building code requirements and best practices for flashing at window and door frames.
Organization(s)
AAMA,
CSA,
CSA Group,
WDMA,
FGIA
Publication Date
Description
2017 version of a standard covering requirements for single- and dual-pane windows, glazed side-hinged door systems, sliding doors, tubular daylighting devices, and unit skylights developed jointly by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), the Canadian Standards Association...
Description
Guide describing how to create a designated shelter-from-heat space in a home to help occupants successfully weather an extreme heat event.
Organization(s)
ASES
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Description
Presentation from American Solar Energy Society on using spectrally selective window technology for passive solar design.
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Organization(s)
CBC News
Description
Video from CBC News on long-term solutions for building homes for hot weather, including using radiant cooling and energy efficient windows.
Publication Date
Organization(s)
InterNACHI
Description
Video from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors on how to inspect your home for wind resistance, including door and window impact ratings.
Description
Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
Description
Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.
Description
Guide describing methods for providing space cooling and refrigeration during extreme heat events and/or power outages.
Description
Guide describing the use of doors that are insulated and are impact rated or have protective coverings for resistance to hurricane, high winds, wildfires and thermal losses.
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Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.
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Information guide describing ways to design a home to be resistant to extreme heat.
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Organization(s)
Master Builders Victoria
Description
Video from Master Builders Victoria on passive solar design principles for home construction.
Description
Guide describing how to install insulated concrete forms to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.
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Description
Video explaining how to prepare a home for flood conditions using temporary panel closures recommended by LSU AgCenter.
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PG&E
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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.
Organization(s)
New Home Source
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Description
Article summarizing for potential homeowners items to check or demand from the builder in designing a home for a cold climate.
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Description
Video from LSU AgCenter describing dry floodproofing and how to dry floodproof your home.
Organization(s)
NOAA
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Description
NOAA webpage providing images and short descriptions of different types of hurricane shutters.
Organization(s)
Washington University St. Louis
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Description
Presentation by the Washington University in St. Louis Office of Sustainability on saving energy.
Description
Overview guide outlining home construction techniques used in hurricane and high wind areas.
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Organization(s)
FLASH
Description
Video describing hurricane ties and how they make your home more ready for severe weather by strengthening structural connections.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Description
Fact sheet describing conditions for wildfire, how a home catches fire, how to create a survivable space, the ideal fire resistant home.
Organization(s)
NJARNG
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Description
Newsletter providing news and information to members of the New Jersey National Guard.
Organization(s)
IBHS
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Description
Website providing guidance on how to reduce the risk of damage to a home from hail.
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Description
Video showing the importance of preparing your home for flying debris common in severe weather per IBHS FORTIFIED Home guidelines.
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Description
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.
Organization(s)
University of Arizona
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Description
Article from University of Arizona on keeping homes cool during extreme heat, both personal and system changes.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Description
Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Document providing incident solar radiation data and window overhang sizing guidance for multiple locations across the U.S.
Organization(s)
Whole Building Design Guide,
WBDG
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Description
Article discussing structural and nonstructural building components and illustrates a variety of wind-induced damages, including wind-driven rain infiltration.
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Description
Video showing how to make DIY high winds/hurricane shutters to prepare for severe weather per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video showing how to evaluate openings in homes in hurricane and high wind prone areas per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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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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Video overviewing how to make a home flood resistant, meaning that they can be quickly restored to their original condition after a natural disaster. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Report providing recommendations to builders regarding how to reduce cooling loads, use air-circulation fans, natural ventilation, window and building design for natural ventilation, and whole-house fans.
Organization(s)
Whole Building Design Guide,
WBDG,
National Institute of Building Sciences,
NIBS
Publication Date
Description
Article outlining the key issues related to the protection of the building envelope against seismic forces.
Organization(s)
Whole Building Design Guide,
WBDG,
Applied Research Associates Inc.,
National Institute of Building Sciences,
NIBS
Publication Date
Description
Article describing the fundamentals and basics of glazing hazard mitigation practices for both new and existing buildings.
Description
Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.
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PNNL
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Description
Case study describing the an improved eave design for hurricane - prone areas and how to prepare it.
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ICC,
FBC
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Description
Florida building code including all the amendments and additions by Florida for the wind-borne debris regions and the high-velocity hurricane zone.
Organization(s)
University of Brighton
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Description
Conference paper describing a proof of concept trial that demonstrated that external roller blinds can reduce heating loads in a room by 20%.
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Description
Video interview explaining the benefits of installing insulated concrete forms for both energy efficiency and disaster resistance in either new or existing homes for under $10,000. Recommendations from FLASH Strong Homes.
Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage – A Practical Guide, Fourth Edition, FEMA E-74
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FEMA
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Description
Field manual describing measures to reduce potential hazards and damages caused by and to nonstructural components of a building such as HVAC, appliances, lighting, windows, and furniture during an earthquake.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report summarizing current research, summarizes issues that have been experienced with current best practices, and recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved for water managing sheathings.
Description
Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy efficient retrofits.
Description
Guide describing garage doors that are pressure-rated to withstand wind pressures from hurricanes, high winds, and tornados.
Organization(s)
LBNL
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Description
Report describing a study using parametric computer simulations of 112 single-family and 63 multi-family residential building prototypes to quantify the contributions of building components such as roofs, walls, windows, infiltration, outside air, lighting, equipment, and people to the aggregate...
Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Report describing dry floodproofing technologies for non-residential buildings, including information about regulatory requirements, design considerations, and descriptions of floodproofing methods and equipment.
Organization(s)
Applied Energy,
National Science Foundation,
NSF
Publication Date
Description
Study using simulations to understand the impact that shading and natural ventilation would have had on the survivability of non-air-conditioned buildings during the 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest.
Description
Guide describing options for providing access to the roof via openable skylights, dormer windows, or roof hatches, for occupants of homes in areas prone to severe flooding.
Description
Information guide describing defensible space, fire-resistant materials, and other features to include when designing a home for wildfire resistance.
Description
Overview guide providing background information on extreme heat in the United States as it relates to homes and links to guides describing specific ways to make homes more resistant to extreme heat.
Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Description
This study evaluated 11 measures for passive cooling using four heat resilience metrics with and without grid power in Fresno CA and found the two most effective measures were installing solar-control window films and adding roof insulation; natural ventilation also helped reduce overheating in...
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Guide describing installation of a fully sealed continuous weather resistant barrier to provide a drainage plane to keep rainwater out of above-grade walls.
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Overview guide describing wildfire risks and construction strategies to increase the wildfire resistance of homes located in wildland urban interface areas.
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This measure guides describes how to install structural insulated panels to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.
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Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity in preparation for cold winter weather.
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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
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Information guide providing an overview of winter weather issues for home owners and building science solutions for home builders.
Description
Guide describing steps to keep birds, rodents, and other pests out of vent openings and other locations in new and existing homes.
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Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.
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Information guide listing Building America Solution Center guides that describe ways to air-seal and insulate a new or existing home's walls to resist heat gain.
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Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards the home is likely to face within its lifetime.
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Guide describing ways to strengthen roof assemblies for resistance to hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
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Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.
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Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
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An information guide describing design considerations for improving occupant safety and minimizing windstorm property damage in new homes in high-wind and hurricane-prone areas.
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Guide describing how to effectively create defensible space between a residence and potential wildfire fuels in high-risk fire hazard areas.
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Guide describing materials and methods for incorporating thermal mass into the construction of a home for temperature regulation, energy savings, and resistance to extreme heat and cold.
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Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.
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Information guide describing best practices for ensuring the safety of those returning to a home after a disaster.
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Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.
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Guide describing construction of sloped roofs that are unvented and are insulated above the roof deck.
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Overview guide describing how to prepare homes to be resistant to earthquake forces.
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Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.