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Information guide describing things to consider before retrofitting walls, windows, and doors, including wiring, moisture protection, and lead paints.

Information guide describing the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home, Version 1, requirements for high-performance windows.

The maximum U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) requirements for fenestration (windows) and skylights in new homes, as listed in the 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, and 2021 International Energy Code (IECC) and the 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, and 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), can be...

Information guide describing ways to design a home to be resistant to extreme heat.

Overview guide outlining home construction techniques used in hurricane and high wind areas.

Information guide describing defensible space, fire-resistant materials, and other features to include when designing a home for wildfire resistance.

Overview guide providing background information on extreme heat in the United States as it relates to homes and links to guides describing specific ways to make homes more resistant to extreme heat.

Overview guide describing wildfire risks and construction strategies to increase the wildfire resistance of homes located in wildland urban interface areas.

Information guide providing an overview of pest-resistant construction practices and guides in the Building America Solution Center for home builders.

Information guide outlining Indoor airPLUS documentation requirements for home buyers.

Information guide providing an overview of winter weather issues for home owners and building science solutions for home builders.

Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.

Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.

Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.

Information guide listing Building America Solution Center guides that describe ways to air-seal and insulate a new or existing home's walls to resist heat gain.

Information guide providing background information about heat flow in residential buildings.

An information guide describing design considerations for improving occupant safety and minimizing windstorm property damage in new homes in high-wind and hurricane-prone areas.

Information guide describing things to consider before attempting retrofits that may include hazardous materials.

Information guide providing background information about moisture flow in residential buildings.

Information guide providing background information about air flow in residential buildings.

Information guide describing considerations for before retrofitting HVAC systems, retrofit scope considerations, and HVAC system replacement options.

Information guide describing best practices for ensuring the safety of those returning to a home after a disaster.

Overview guide describing how to prepare homes to be resistant to earthquake forces.