Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series (FEMA 499)
FEMA produced this series of 31 fact sheets to provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning the construction of coastal residential buildings. The fact sheets present information aimed at improving the performance of buildings subject to flood and wind forces in coastal environments. Photographs and drawings illustrate National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulatory requirements, the proper siting of coastal buildings, and recommended design and construction practices for building components, including structural connections, the building envelope, and utilities. Many of the fact sheets also include lists of FEMA and other resources that provide more information about the topics discussed. Where appropriate, resources are accompanied by active web links.
Click here to download any of the individual Fact Sheets. A printed copy of this publication in its entirety can be obtained by contacting FEMA's Publications Warehouse at 1-800-480-2520 and requesting publication number FEMA 499.
- Fact Sheet Cover
- Fact Sheet Guide, Coastal Construction Fact Sheet Series
- Fact Sheet No. 1, Coastal Building Successes and Failures
- Fact Sheet No. 2, Summary of Coastal Construction Requirements and Recommendations
- Fact Sheet No. 3, Using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
- Fact Sheet No. 4, Lowest Floor Elevation
- Fact Sheet No. 5, V-Zone Design and Construction Certification
- Fact Sheet No. 6, How Do Siting and Design Decisions Affect the Owner's Costs?
- Fact Sheet No. 7, Selecting a Lot and Siting the Building
- Fact Sheet No. 8, Coastal Building Materials
- Fact Sheet No. 9, Moisture Barrier Systems
- Fact Sheet No. 10, Load Paths
- Fact Sheet No. 11, Foundations in Coastal Areas
- Fact Sheet No. 12, Pile Installation
- Fact Sheet No. 13, Wood-Pile-to-Beam Connections
- Fact Sheet No. 14, Reinforced Masonry Pier Construction
- Fact Sheet No. 15, Foundation Walls
- Fact Sheet No. 16, Masonry Details
- Fact Sheet No. 17, Use of Connectors and Brackets
- Fact Sheet No. 18, Roof Sheathing Installation
- Fact Sheet No. 19, Roof Underlayment for Asphalt Shingle Roofs
- Fact Sheet No. 20, Asphalt Shingle Roofing for High-Wind Regions
- Fact Sheet No. 21, Tile Roofing for High-Wind Areas
- Fact Sheet No. 22, Window and Door Installation
- Fact Sheet No. 23, Housewrap
- Fact Sheet No. 24, Roof-to-Wall and Deck-to-Wall Flashing
- Fact Sheet No. 25, Siding Installation and Connectors
- Fact Sheet No. 26, Shutter Alternatives
- Fact Sheet No. 27, Enclosures and Breakaway Walls
- Fact Sheet No. 28, Decks, Pools, and Accessory Structures
- Fact Sheet No. 29, Protecting Utilities
- Fact Sheet No. 30, Repairs, Remodeling, Additions, and Retrofitting
- Fact Sheet No. 31, References
Last Modified: Wednesday, 30-Jan-2008 15:22:22 EST