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Air Leakage
Select windows with air leakage ratings of 0.3 cubic feet per minute or less. |
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Anchor Your Fuel Tank
A fuel tank can tip over or float in a flood, causing fuel to spill or catch fire. Cleaning up a house that has been inundated ... |
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Barriers Against Floodwaters
More extensive flood prevention means constructing barriers to prevent floodwaters from entering your home. This process ... |
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Chimney Flashing
Have your chimney flashing (the seal between the chimney and the roof) inspected and maintained. Flashing prevents rain water ... |
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Cooling Curtains
To help keep your house cool, close curtains on south- and west-facing windows. You may also consider installing awnings on ... |
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Deflecting Wind
Deflect winter winds by planting evergreen trees and shrubs on the north and west sides of your house; deflect summer winds by ... |
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Duct Loss
Have your duct system tested for air leaks. Many think that windows and doors are the major cause of a home's air leaks. But ... |
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Energy Incentives
Many utilities offer incentives to homeowners who make improvements that save energy. Contact your utility company to ... |
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Fenestration Rating
When you're shopping for new windows, first, look for the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label; it means the ... |
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Flood Plain
If you live in a flood plain, the lender will require that you have flood insurance before lending any money to you. But if ... |
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Flood Prep - Electrical
Keep these points in mind when you have your electrical system components raised:
a) Electrical system modifications ... |
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Flood Prep - Fuel Tanks
Keep these points in mind when you anchor a fuel tank:
a) If you prefer not to do this work yourself, you can have a ... |
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Flood Prep - HVAC
Keep these points in mind when you have your HVAC equipment raised or floodproofed:
a) Changes to the plumbing, ... |
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Flood Prep - Sewer
Keep these points in mind if you have backflow valves installed:
a) Changes to the plumbing in your house must be done ... |
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Flood Prep - Walls
Keep these points in mind when you have a waterproof veneer added to the exterior walls of your house:
a) Adding a ... |
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Foundation Drainage
Consider your finish grade around the house as part of the building process to ensure water is properly diverted away from ... |
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Garage Doors and Hurricanes
In high winds, double garage doors can pull out of their tracks or collapse from wind pressure. If garage doors fail, high ... |
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Glue Sticks
There are several adhesive glue sticks to choose from for your hot glue gun. Here's a description of the most common to help ... |
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Heat Gain
In warm climates, where summertime heat gain is the main concern, look for windows with double glazing and spectrally ... |
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Heat Thief
When using a wood-burning fireplace, more heat can be lost up the chimney than is produced by the fire itself. To reduce heat ... |
