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Alternative Construction, General
Alternative Framing Materials in Residential Construction
Building Innovation for Homeownership

Building Durability & Quality Construction Practices
Accessing Housing Durability
Durability by Design
Review of Structural Materials and Methods for Home Building in the United States: 1900 to 2000

Concrete Construction
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)
Building Concrete Masonry Homes
Below Grade Moisture Management Guide
Decorative, Architectural Block that has a rough, stone-like texture
Designing Homes Using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
Frost Protected Shallow Foundations - Overview
ICF Walls - Wood Fiber Composite Forms
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
Revised Builder's Guide to Frost Protected Shallow Foundations

Drywall & Interior Finishes
Gypsum Construction Handbook
Air Tight Drywall Approach

Earth and Adobe Construction
Clay Straw Guidelines, New Mexico State
Earth Sheltered Houses

Flashing, House Wraps & Moisture Management
Avoiding Moisture Accumulation in Walls
Building Moisture and Durability
Moisture Issues in Homes with Brick Veneer
Roof Flashing Guidelines: Wall to roof connections
Weather Resistive Barriers: How to select and install housewraps
Window Installation and Flashing Guidelines

Log Construction
Log Building Standards
Log Building Construction Guide
Protecting and Finishing Log Buildings

Remodeling & Rehabilitation
Foundations : Volume #1 of the Rehab Guide
Exterior Walls: Volume #2 of the Rehab Guide, Parts One and Two
Roofs: Volume #3 of the Rehab Guide
Doors and Windows: Volume #4 of the Rehab Guide
Partitions, Ceilings, Floors & Stairs: Volume #5 of the Rehab Guide
Kitchens & Baths: Volume #6 of the Rehab Guide
Electrical and Electronics: Volume #7 of the Rehab Guide
HVAC and Plumbing: Volume #8 of the Rehab Guide, Part One and Two
Site Work: Volume #9 of the Rehab Guide

Roofs
Designing Roofs to Prevent Moisture Infiltration
How to Minimize Buckling of Asphalt Composition Shingles
Proper Installation for APA Rated Sheathing for Roof Applications
Retrofitting a Roof for High Wind Uplifting

Steel Frame Construction
Field Evaluations and Recommendations for Steel Framed Homes
Hybrid Wood and Steel Details - Builder's Guide
Steel Framed Residential Construction: Demonstration Homes
Steel Framing

Structural Insulated Panels (Sips)
Structural Insulated Panels-Techspecs
Structural Insulated Panels -Product Guide

Wood Frame Construction
Advanced Wall Framing
Alternatives to Structural Plywood and OSB
Engineered Wood Construction Guide
Future of Framing is Here
I-Joist Guide: Performance Rated I-Joists
I-Joist Stairwell Opening Framing
Optimum Value Engineering
Panelized Wall and Roof Systems
Proper Selection and Installation of APA Plywood Underlayment
Squeak Free Floor System
Using Wood Efficiently