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BSC
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Document providing guidance on water management concepts and applications for residential buildings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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.
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HIRL,
NAHB
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Fact sheet describing design and construction practices to reduce the likelihood of water intrusion in walls and foundations in residential construction.
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West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
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Manual showing how to properly use grass swales to manage excess water runoff.
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BEMMI
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A presentation about the need for rainscreens including the damage water and moisture ingress into a home’s siding and framing can cause, and ways to design a resilient wall that drains and ventilates well.
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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 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 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 describing how to construct homes and decks to manage heavy snow loads in winter weather.
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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering the performance of residential buildings during three hurricanes impacting Florida in 2004.
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FEMA,
American Red Cross
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A fact sheet on how to prepare for a natural disaster by storing food and water through an emergency food supply.
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Guide describing appropriate flooring for wet areas of the home.
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BSC
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
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EPA
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Document describing correct construction of swales, designed to trap particulate pollutants (suspended solids and trace metals), promote infiltration, and reduce the flow velocity of storm water runoff.
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NFPA
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An NFPA standards document that provides minimum requirements for the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of tanks and accessory equipment that supply water for private fire protection.
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NFPA
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An NFPA Standard that identifies a method for determining the minimum water supply necessary for structural fire-fighting purposes in areas where it has been determined that there is no water or inadequate water for fire fighting.
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Guide describing how to elevate a water heater above the base flood elevation to protect it from flood damage.
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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 the installation of a tankless hot water heater to provide domestic hot water that is heated on demand without the standby losses associated with tank storage water heaters.
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Guide describing steps that builders can take to reduce the likelihood of standing water and localized flooding around the foundation of a home during rainy conditions, with links to several full guides providing detailed instructions for improving water management in new and existing homes.
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American Plywood Association,
APA
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Report providing water management details for roof assemblies.
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DOE
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Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.
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BSC
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Case study describing research about using exterior, vapor permeable insulation of retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity insulation.
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NOAA
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Case study describing Alachua County, Florida’s, green infrastructure strategy for land use development that incorporates rain gardens, ponds, swales, and native vegetation to manage stormwater.
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FEMA
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Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.
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PNNL,
PHI,
HIRL,
BSC,
NorthernSTAR
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Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation for the installation of rigid foam insulation on the exterior of home roofs and walls as a thermal, air, and moisture barrier.
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MARC
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A guide on the use of rain barrels for greater water efficiency and use in gardens and lawns.
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Jackson Township,
Ohio
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Factsheet describing steps builders should take to reduce erosion and control sediment on construction sites during home construction.
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FEMA
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Technical bulletin describing National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements for flood openings in foundation walls and walls of enclosures below elevated buildings.
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FEMA
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Report from FEMA on how to reduce damage from localized flooding including planning, drainage, building codes and retrofits, and regulations.
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Guide describing how to correctly slope solid surfaces outside a home so rainwater flows away from the home.
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FEMA
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A Recovery Advisory guide reccomending practices for designing and installing metal roof systems that will enhance wind resistance in high-wind regions (i.e., greater than 90-miles per hour [mph] gust design wind speed).
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BSC
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Information sheet about groundwater control.
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NFPA
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Articles, research, case studies, and more outlining considerations for planning and installation of a fire-protection system.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
Applied Technology Council,
ATC,
URS Group,
DK Low and Associates,
Atkins,
TLSmith Consulting
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Volume 1 of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, and risk management for homes constructed in coastal environments.
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IAPMO
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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2015 publication.
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IAPMO
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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2018 publication.
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IBHS
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Website providing guidance on how to reduce the risk of damage to a home from hail.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
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Permaculture Research Institute
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Article describing the difference between swales and hugels (berms used to create soil from woody debris).
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering the rainwater performance of building assemblies.
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Resilient Design Institute
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Website describing wet floodproofing measures to prevent against structural damage, internal damage and damage to electrical components.
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BSC
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Brochure providing information about flashing in all cimates.
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FDOT
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Handbook describing the permitting process regulating the transfer of stormwater from private property owners to the State of Florida Department of Transportation stormwater drainage systems.
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EPA
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Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary partnership and labeling program that helps new home builders improve the quality of indoor air by requiring construction practices and product specifications that minimize exposure to airborne pollutants and contaminants.
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Santa Cruz County CDI
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Report describing construction site erosion and sediment control practices recommended and required by a county planning department.
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BSC,
NREL
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Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
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EPA
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An EPA guide describing the causes and impacts of summertime urban heat islands, promoting strategies for lowering temperatures in U.S. communities.
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HIRL
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This TechNote provides an overview of building code requirements and best practices for flashing at window and door frames.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
Applied Technology Council,
ATC,
URS Group,
DK Low and Associates,
Atkins,
TLSmith Consulting
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Volume II of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to design, construction, and renovation of homes located in coastal environments.
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FDEP
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Handbook to help property owners understand the rules, procedures, standards, and criteria that apply to the environmental resource permit (ERP) program under Part IV of Chapter 373 of the Florida Statutes.
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MHFD
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Guidance documents describing Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs) use as a construction material that provides temporary cover and support for establishing vegetation on bare soil. ECB holds topsoil and seed (typically grass) in place to minimize erosion during germination of seed.
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WRI,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
USGS,
NOAA
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A publication describing how to protect coastal investments by adapting to natural processes and protecting coastal environments and shorelines.
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FEMA
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Recovery advisory presenting key wind retrofit guidelines for buildings located in hurricane-prone regions. These retrofit guidelines are intended to help building owners and designers prevent or limit wind damage and water infiltration during high-wind events.
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Guide describing how to properly grade a site so water will flow away from the foundation.
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NRCA
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Manuals describing design, materials, and installation techniques applicable to almost all types of roof systems; four-volume set includes Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, Membrane Roof Systems, Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control, and Steep-Slope Roof Systems.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the an improved eave design for hurricane - prone areas and how to prepare it.
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Guide describing how to install step and kick-out flashing on roofs.
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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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Information guide providing links to guides describing specific ways to air-seal, insulate, and ventilate attics and roofs to minimize heat gain in new and existing homes.
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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 techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.
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Information guide describing proper attic air-sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Guide describing requirements for sheathing and sealing the roof decking in accordance with the requirements of the IBHS Fortified Home Program's Hurricane and High Wind Standards, and other roofing considerations to increase the roof's disaster resistance.
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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 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 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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Guide describing how to apply heavy membranes at eaves in cold climates to help guard against ice dams.
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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 methods for short-term control of erosion during construction and long-term measures for controlling erosion on sloped sites or sites with river banks or shore lines.
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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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Guide describing the use of swales, French drains, and site grading to minimize saturation of foundations and ponding of stormwater runoff on sites.
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A guide describing how to install low-sloped ("flat") roofs with insulation above the roof deck that resist wind pressures during high-wind events.
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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 space planning for emergency supplies storage.
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Guide describing construction of cisterns for fire suppression installed on private residential property.
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Guide describing fuel tank anchoring practices for disaster resistance.
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Guide describing the design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinklers in residential settings.
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Guide describing condensing boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.
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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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Guide describing ways to construct wall assemblies in cold climates to minimize the likelihood of condensation formation inside the walls.
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Guide describing gas-fired boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented crawlspace or conditioned basement with rigid foam on the interior side of the walls to provide an insulated space for HVAC equipment.
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Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
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Guide describing how ice dams form and how roofs can be constructed to prevent them.
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Guide describing design for shelter-in-place spaces during windstorm storm events.
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Guide describing construction of sloped roofs that are unvented and are insulated above the roof deck.