Case Study
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Case study describing building in cold and very cold climates.
Case Study
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Case study describing a multifamily retrofit project in a cold climate.
Reference
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Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
Reference
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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.
Video
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Video explaining how to prepare a home for flood conditions using temporary panel closures recommended by LSU AgCenter.
Reference
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Document providing guidance on water management concepts and applications for residential buildings.
Video
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Video from LSU AgCenter describing dry floodproofing and how to dry floodproof your home.
Reference
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Document about condensation between the panes, on the inside surface of the outer glass of double pane windows.
Reference
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Website providing guidance on how to reduce the risk of damage to a home from hail.
Video
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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.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 69 without PV and -1 with PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home builder that strives to address health, safety, and durability issues in a hot and humid climate.
Guide
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
Guide
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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.