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Guide describing how to install step and kick-out flashing on roofs.
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Information guide describing defensible space, fire-resistant materials, and other features to include when designing a home for wildfire resistance.
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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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Guide describing ways to retrofit an existing roof to increase its resistance to damage during hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
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Guide describing how to install and properly integrate flashing at the intersection of the wall and roof on an existing home.
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Guide describing how to provide a continuous water control layer across the roof assembly by sealing all penetrations for pipes, vents, etc. in existing roofs.
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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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Guide providing information about flashing around a chimney to protect the intersection of the roof and chimney walls from water intrusion and anchoring of a chimney to prevent collapse in high winds.
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A guide for choosing, installing, and flashing roof anchoring systems for solar panels.
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Guide describing methods for installing pest-resistant ground cover around foundations to resist borrowing rodents and other pests.
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Information guide describing roof construction techniques and tactics for fire resistance.
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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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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Information guide providing an overview of winter weather issues for home owners and building science solutions for home builders.
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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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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
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Information guide describing ways to design a home to be resistant to extreme heat.
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Guide describing various methods of shading and solar control to reduce heat gain through windows.
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A guide describing how to elevate and secure HVAC equipment for protection against floods, earthquakes, and high winds.
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Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with 'cripple' wall crawlspace foundations, which are known for their instability.
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Guide describing the installation of roof vents that are resistant to damage from high winds and entry of wind-borne rain, wildfire embers, or pests.
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Guide describing how to brace gable end walls to resist wind pressures.
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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 air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
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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 air-sealing of non-ICAT recessed lights installed in accessible attics of existing homes.
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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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Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.
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Guide describing the use of attic ventilation fans to mechanically pull outside air through the attic in an attempt to cool the attic, control moisture, and prevent ice dams.
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Guide describing the installation of gutters, downspouts, and alternate options for managing rainwater run-off from roofs.
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Guide describing design for shelter-in-place spaces during windstorm storm events.
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Guide describing the design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinklers in residential settings.
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Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.
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Guide describing wall assemblies and materials that are resistant to destruction from wildfires.
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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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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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Guide describing construction of cisterns for fire suppression installed on private residential property.
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Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.
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Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
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Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.