Guide
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Guide describing requirements for sealing roof sheathing to increase resistance to high winds and rain.
Guide
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Guide describing how to seal roof valleys and how to seal around pipes, chimneys, and other roof deck penetrations.
Guide
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Guide describing compartmentalization in multifamily buildings - the separation of dwelling units from each other and from common areas in terms of air flow.
Guide
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Guide describing tools and methods required for accurately measuring airflow with mechanical ventilation.
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Guide describing fuel tank anchoring practices for disaster resistance.
Guide
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Guide describing requirements and best practices for mechanical garage exhaust in multifamily buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install and properly integrate flashing at the intersection of the wall and roof on an existing home.
Guide
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A guide describing how to elevate and secure HVAC equipment for protection against floods, earthquakes, and high winds.
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Guide providing describing the window classifications per the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance.
Guide
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Guide describing how to choose and install an electric vehicle (EV) charger in single-family homes.
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
Information Guide
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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
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Information guide describing flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience of homes during a flood.
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Guide describing construction of cisterns for fire suppression installed on private residential property.
Home Improvement Expert™ Checklist
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Installed correctly, comprehensive vented attic upgrades can significantly reduce utility costs while improving comfort, indoor air quality, and durability of the attic structure.
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Guide describing how to install step and kick-out flashing where walls meet roofs.
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Guide describing how to properly construct decks and other building attachments to be resistant to ignition in the event of a wildfire.
Information Guide
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Overview guide outlining home construction techniques used in hurricane and high wind areas.
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Guide describing replacement of a single-speed pool pump with variable-speed pump.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to secure appliances and furniture to make them resistant to tipping over for safety in a natural disaster and for general household safety.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of air flow in residential buildings and its effects on occupants, building durability, and efficiency.
Guide
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Guide describing the design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinklers in homes and apartments.
Guide
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Guide describing how to choose and install an electric vehicle (EV) charger in multifamily homes.
Guide
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Guide describing different types of gas shutoff valves that prevent gas spills and can stop the flow of natural gas into a home during an accident or natural disaster.
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Guide providing information about flashing around a chimney to protect the intersection of the roof and chimney walls from water intrusion and anchoring of a chimney to prevent collapse in high winds.
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Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist high wind and earthquake loads.