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Guide describing how to apply flashing to the bottom of exterior walls to create a continuous drainage plane.
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Guide describing condensing clothes dryers, which have a secondary heat exchanger and do not require exterior venting.
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Guide describing how to construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms.
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Guide describing how to provide a continuous water control layer across the roof assembly by sealing all penetrations for pipes, vents, etc. in existing roofs.
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Guide describing methods to keep birds, rodents, and other pests out of vent openings and other locations in new and existing homes.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing wildfire risks and construction strategies to increase the wildfire resistance of homes located in wildland urban interface areas.
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Guide describing how to effectively create defensible space between a residence and potential wildfire fuels in high-risk fire hazard areas.
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Guide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.
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Guide describing how to conduct duct leakage tests per RESNET protocols on all components of the HVAC system (including the air handler, ductwork, register boxes/boots, and all air devices such as diffusers, registers, or grilles).
Information Guide
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Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.
Information Guide
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Overview guide describing how to prepare homes to be resistant to earthquake forces.
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Guide describing the advantages and disadvantages of gable roofs and hip roofs and how both designs react under high wind loads.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting air sealing, insulating, and equipment retrofits in a home that has combustion appliances located within the home.
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Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards like rain, wind, hail, fire, and pests.
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Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.
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Guide describing ways to strengthen roof assemblies for resistance to hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
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Guide describing best practices for testing and commissioning heat pump systems using smart tools during and after installation.
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Guide describing ways to retrofit an existing roof to increase its resistance to damage during hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
Home Improvement Expert™ Checklist
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Installed correctly, comprehensive vented-to-unvented attic upgrades can significantly reduce utility costs while improving comfort, indoor air quality, and durability of the attic structure.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
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Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.
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Guide describing requirements for sealing roof sheathing to increase resistance to high winds and rain.
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Guide describing how to seal roof valleys and how to seal around pipes, chimneys, and other roof deck penetrations.
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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.
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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.
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Guide describing requirements and best practices for mechanical garage exhaust in multifamily buildings.
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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.
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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.