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Video from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors on how to inspect your home for wind resistance, including door and window impact ratings.
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Video describing the installation of windows to be air- and water-tight, including recommendations on flashing, air-sealing, and insulation, from Home Innovation Research Labs
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Newsletter providing news and information to members of the New Jersey National Guard.
Guide
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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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Database from the National Fenestration Rating Council providing a directory of NFRC-certified window products searchable by manufacturer, product type, CPD number, or various NFRC label specifications.
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Information sheet outlining the criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified, windows, doors, and skylights.
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Steve Easley details the 2009 IECC residential requirements regarding Water and Moisture issues. Flashing, windows, water leaks and kick out flashings are all discussed.
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Fact sheet describing flashing of roof penetrations to make a home more resistant to high winds, hurricanes, and rainwater intrusion.
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Article from University of Arizona on keeping homes cool during extreme heat, both personal and system changes.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home construction project in the hot-humid climate.
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Standard providing a procedure for determining fenestration attachment product U-factors.
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Article discussing structural and nonstructural building components and illustrates a variety of wind-induced damages, including wind-driven rain infiltration.
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Report describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more hurricane resistant.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home construction project in the hot-humid climate.
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Standard for determining fenestration attachment product SHGC and visible transmittance.
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Video showing how to make DIY high winds/hurricane shutters to prepare for severe weather per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video showing how to evaluate openings in homes in hurricane and high wind prone areas per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video showing how to board up a home properly in preparation for high wind or hurricane events per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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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.
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Report describing the methods and results of a field evaluation of the energy performance of cellular shade window coverings.
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ENERGY STAR specifications for residential window, door and skylights, Version 6, effective January 1, 2015.
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Fact sheet describing weatherstripping materials, types, expected life expectancy, installation requirements, and pros and cons.
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Article describing the fundamentals and basics of glazing hazard mitigation practices for both new and existing buildings.
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Article outlining the key issues related to the protection of the building envelope against seismic forces.
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A website by the U.S. DOE highlighting the potential energy savings from upgrading energy inefficient windows with low-emissivity.
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Standard covering the installation of fenestration products in new and existing construction which was published in the year 2007, and is available for preview and purchase at the referenced link.
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Conference paper describing a proof of concept trial that demonstrated that external roller blinds can reduce heating loads in a room by 20%.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home construction project in the hot-humid climate.