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Document describing adobe construction, its weakness to earthquakes, and techniques used to improve seismic resistance for both new construction and existing adobe buildings.
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Information about a roof retrofit using a metal, cool roof system.
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Article explaining what a continuous load path is and the key connection points that make it up.
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Searchable database of wall cladding and coating products that have undergone solar reflectance and thermal emittance testing.
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Video describing the rain screen system installed in a passive house.
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Report about promoting energy efficiency for Hilton Head Island.
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Report covering wind loading on roofing assemblies.
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Site showing flame spread ratings and definitions for common building materials.
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Table in the IRC describing bracing requirements for specified wind speeds and building story locations.
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Video describing hurricane ties and how they make your home more ready for severe weather by strengthening structural connections.
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Article describing thermal bridging, construction practices that encourage thermal bridging, and solutions.
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Webinar describing strategies to address moisture and thermal needs in new construction.
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Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.
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Website providing information about building plans for the ENERGY STAR thermal bypass checklist.
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Video describing the wall-to-roof air barrier details of a passive house.
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When flashing one of a house’s biggest potential leaks — where the eave overhang meets a vertical wall — editorial advisor Mike Guertin chooses to err on the side of caution to control water flow and not rely solely on step flashing.
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Video describing the larsen truss with vapor permeable agepan installed on a passive house.
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Guide provides homeowners ways to prepare for an earthquake and protect a home against earthquake damage.
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Website providing resources for seismic retrofits for builders and homeowners as well as city permit requirements from the City of Portland OR.
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Video explaining a design option for homes in the case of a flood that would negate the need for gutting the home post-flood. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Webpage explaining how to mitigate heat loss through roofs for ice dam prevention.
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Technical conference paper discussing real world experience with Trombe walls.
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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 describing how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
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Information sheet about what length screws should be used, and how closely to space the screws when fastening furring strips to a foam-sheathed wall.
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Video describing the wall-to-roof air barrier details of a passive house.