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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
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Ivy Tech ivyVILOS
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Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the right side cap flashing. Part 9 of 11.
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U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
ENERGY STAR
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Video explaining the significant advantages of ENERGY STAR certified electric water heaters, emphasizing their efficiency, substantial cost savings, environmental benefits, and available incentives, making a persuasive case for their adoption.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Video explaining how homeowners can leverage energy-efficient heat pumps, supported by President Biden's Investing in America agenda, to save money on heating and cooling costs, while also reducing carbon emissions, with insights on eligibility for federal tax credits and the environmental benefits...
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Todd Usher
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Addison Homes
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Video showing the components and design of an unvented, insulated crawlspace that provides a temperate climate for HVAC ducts.
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Cold Climate Housing Research Center
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CCHRC
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Video describing roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies, from Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
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Louie Edward
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Video describing how to conduct a residential blower door and duct blaster test, including how to calculate the home’s whole-house air leakage in air changes per hour using the cfm reading and the home’s volume in cubic feet. Video 6 of 9.
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American Concrete Institute
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ACI
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Video from American Concrete Institute explaining the differences between foundation construction strategies and heights to mitigate damage from flooding.
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Mississippi State University - Bagley College of Engineering
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Mississippi State University - Bagley College of Engineering
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Video from Mississippi State University - Bagley College of Engineering with information on some common erosion control tactics.
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Todd Usher
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Addison Homes
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Video describing the "rough in" construction of a closed crawlspace before the floor system of the house is framed.
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Video demonstrating and discussing continuous load path framing techniques from Remodeling Magazine.
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Video explaining why homeowners should seal cracks and gaps on their homes in preparation for severe weather, complying with IBHS guidelines.
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Cold Climate Housing Research Center,
CCHRC
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Video describing insulation adjacent to crawlspaces and the heat exchanges that result in cold areas like Alaska.
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UNRExtension
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UNRExtension
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Video describing ways to create a defensible space around a home to make it less susceptible to wildfires.
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UNRExtension
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UNRExtension
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Video interview from the University of Nevado - Reno with a Nevada fire protections officer explaining how to properly inspect a home's defensible space.
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American Wood Council
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AWC
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Video presentation describing shear wall design and construction techniques to resist high winds and other disaster types.
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Illinois Society of Professional Engineers
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NSPE-IL
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Video presentation reviewing active and passive floodproofing systems and how to implement these measures while complying with ASCE, FEMA, NFIP, and ICC code requirements.
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Advanced Materials Lecture Series
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Advanced Materials Lecture Series
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Video from Advanced Materials Lecture Series on polymer technologies being developed for reflecting solar radiation in hot climates.
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Holigan
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Your New House Improvement TV Show
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Video segment educating homeowners on how to make their communities more disaster-resistant, from Michael Holigan's Your New House Home Improvement TV Show.
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Guertin Mike
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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When flashing one of a house’s biggest potential leaks — where the eave overhang meets a vertical wall — editorial advisor Mike Guertin chooses to err on the side of caution to control water flow and not rely solely on step flashing.
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This video discusses the steps people can take to prepare their homes and emergency supply kits to be ready for a disaster.
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This video explains the importance of having enough water on hand in case of an emergency, how to store the drinking water, and how to use and gather more in the case of an emergency.
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Video from LSU AgCenter describing dry floodproofing and how to dry floodproof your home.
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DEEP Video
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DEEP Video
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A video describing dry hydrants and their potential for improving ISO ratings.