Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.
Video
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Video interview from the University of Nevado - Reno with a Nevada fire protections officer explaining how to properly inspect a home's defensible space.
Video
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Video from the University of Nevada - Reno illustrating what it looks like to follow defensible space guidelines for a typical Nevada residence.
Video
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Video presentation from the University of Nevada - Reno explaining how wildfires typically ignite structures and specific home retrofits homeowners can do to mitigate damage to their homes.
Reference
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Report about the fundamental concepts that must be understood at the planning or initial nspection of existing homes regarding surface and ground water management.
Reference
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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.
Reference
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A report for homeowners and contractors providing specific recommendations for how to retrofit existing components of a home to withstand wildfire.
Reference
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Article describing a numerical model that can be used to size foundation heat exchanger (FHX) systems.
Guide
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Guide describing installation of sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
Guide
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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.