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Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction

Resource Record Cover Image Thumbnail - REF 448.JPG 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.


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Media Type: Print Publication (Hardcopy)
Availability: Distribution Warehouse
Language: English
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA 499
Distribution Restrictions: Number of Hard Copies: 2

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Description/Comment: Fact 31: References
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Description/Comment: Fact 30: Repairs, Remodeling, Additions, and Retrofitting
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Description/Comment: Fact 29: Protecting Utilities
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Description/Comment: Fact 28: Decks, Pools, and Accessory Structures
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Description/Comment: Fact 27: Enclosures and Breakaway Walls
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Description/Comment: Fact 26: Shutter Alternatives
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Description/Comment: Fact 25: Siding Installation and Connectors
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Description/Comment: Fact 24: Roof-to-Wall and Deck-to-Wall Flashing
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Description/Comment: Fact 23: Housewrap
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Description/Comment: Fact 22: Window and Door Installation
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Description/Comment: Fact 09: Moisture Barrier Systems
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Description/Comment: Fact 08: Coastal Building Materials
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Description/Comment: Fact 07: Selecting a Lot and Siting the Building
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Description/Comment: Fact 06: How Do Siting and Design Decisions Affect the Owner's Costs?
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Description/Comment: Fact 05: V-Zone Design and Construction Certification
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Description/Comment: Fact 04: Lowest Floor Elevation
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Description/Comment: Fact 03: Using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
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Description/Comment: Fact 02: Summary of Coastal Construction Requirements and Recommendations
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Description/Comment: Fact 01: Coastal Building Successes and Failures
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Description/Comment: Fact Sheet Guide
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Description/Comment: Fact Sheet Cover
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Description/Comment: Fact 10: Load Paths
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Description/Comment: Fact 11: Foundations in Coastal Areas
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Description/Comment: Fact 12: Pile Installation
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Description/Comment: Fact 13: Wood-Pile-to-Beam Connections
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Description/Comment: Fact 14: Reinforced Masonry Pier Construction
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Description/Comment: Fact 15: Foundation Walls
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Description/Comment: Fact 16: Masonry Details
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Description/Comment: Fact 17: Use of Connectors and Brackets
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Description/Comment: Fact 18: Roof Sheathing Installation
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Description/Comment: Fact 19: Roof Underlayment for Asphalt Shingle Roofs
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Description/Comment: Fact 20: Asphalt Shingle Roofing for High-Wind Regions
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Description/Comment: Fact 21: Tile Roofing for High-Wind Areas
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