Guide
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Guide describing how to slope solid surfaces outside of a home so rainwater flows away from the home.
Guide
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing how to construct flood-resistant homes using pier, pile, post, or column foundations.
Guide
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Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.
Guide
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Guide describing various methods of shading and solar control to reduce heat gain through windows.
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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to apply self-adhered asphaltic membranes at eaves in cold climates to help guard against ice dams.
Information Guide
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Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.
Guide
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Guide describing wall assemblies and materials that are resistant to destruction from wildfires.
Guide
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Guide describing how to frame a wall with minimal wall studs to prevent heat losses and gains through walls.
Guide
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
Guide
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Guide describing installation of a fully sealed continuous weather resistant barrier to provide a drainage plane to keep rainwater out of above-grade walls.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience of homes during a flood.
Guide
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Guide describing methods for providing space cooling and refrigeration during extreme heat events and/or power outages.
Guide
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Guide describing the installation of gutters, downspouts, and alternate options for managing rainwater run-off from roofs.
Guide
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Guide describing materials and methods for incorporating thermal mass into the construction of a home for temperature regulation, energy savings, and resistance to extreme heat and cold.
Guide
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Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.
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.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to use landscaping to keep a home cooler.
Guide
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Guide describing how to create a designated shelter-from-heat space in a home to help occupants successfully weather an extreme heat event.