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Guide describing how to apply flashing to the bottom of exterior walls to create a continuous drainage plane.

Guide describing how to install an exhaust fan in an attached garage to pull fumes out of the garage and to depressurize the garage with reference to the home.

Guide describing how to properly construct decks and other building attachments to be resistant to ignition in the event of a wildfire.

Guide describing how to install step and kick-out flashing where walls meet roofs.

Guide describing how to construct homes and decks to manage heavy snow loads in winter weather.

Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity during cold winter weather.

Guide describing ways to construct wall assemblies in cold climates to minimize the likelihood of condensation formation inside the walls.

This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.

Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.

Guide describing installation of a fully sealed continuous weather resistant barrier to provide a drainage plane to keep rainwater out of above-grade walls.

Guide describing how to effectively create defensible space between a residence and potential wildfire fuels in high-risk fire hazard areas.

Guide describing basic steps for designing a drainback solar hot water system.

Guide describing how to hang HVAC ducts with supporting straps or saddles to adequately support ducts so they do not sag and are not pinched or compressed.

Guide describing how to create a designated shelter-from-heat space in a home to help occupants successfully weather an extreme heat event.

Guide describing the advantages and disadvantages of gable roofs and hip roofs and how both designs react under high wind loads.

Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.

Guide describing ways to construct a raised-slab foundation to increase a home's resistance to floods.

Guide presenting central and individual dwelling unit ventilation and exhaust strategies for multifamily construction.

Guide describing how to construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms.

Guide describing the design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinklers in homes and apartments.

Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.

Guide describing methods for providing space cooling and refrigeration during extreme heat events and/or power outages.

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.

Guide describing design and installation of compact duct systems for central heating and cooling systems.

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).

Guide describing construction of cisterns for fire suppression installed on private residential property.

Guide describing the planning and installation process for Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) in single-family homes, including model selection, installation location, thermal resource adequacy, and condensate removal.

A guide for choosing, installing, and flashing roof anchoring systems for solar panels.