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HUD User makes available printed and electronic copies of published HUD research. Primarily sponsored by HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research, these reports, executive summaries, case studies, and guidebooks span the fields of housing and urban development and are available as free downloads. Most reports can also be ordered in hard copy from the HUD User Web Store.
 
 
Publications -> Housing Production and Technology
 

Building Materials


Construction and Landscape Check List
Authors: 
National Housing Agency
Federal Public Housing Authority
Release Date: 
February 1943


Operation Breakthrough: An Overview of Operation Breakthrough Guide Criteria
Authors: 
U.S. Department of Commerce
National Bureau of Standards
Release Date: 
April 1971


Operation Breakthrough: Fire Endurance Test on a Steel Tubular Column Protected with Gypsum Board
Authors: 
U.S. Department of Commerce
National Bureau of Standards
Release Date: 
April 1973


Public Housing Design: a Review of Experience in Low-Rent Housing
Authors: 
National Housing Agency
Federal Public Housing Authority
Release Date: 
June 1946


Physiological Objectives in Hot Weather Housing: an Introduction to Hot Weather Housing Design
Authors: 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Release Date: 
June 1970


Building Materials and Structures Reports: Listed Numerically and by Subject
Authors: 
U.S. Department of Commerce
National Bureau of Standards
Release Date: 
March 1952


Technical Information on Building Materials for Use in the Design of Low-Cost Housing – 56. Plastic Caulking and Pointing Materials Part II
Authors: 
U.S. Department of Commerce
National Bureau of Standards
Release Date: 
December 1937


Technical Information on Building Materials for Use in the Design of Low-Cost Housing – 58. Masonry Wall Resistance to Rain Penetration
Authors: 
U.S. Department of Commerce
National Bureau of Standards
Release Date: 
December 1937


Technical Information on Building Materials for Use in the Design of Low-Cost Housing – 49. Wood and Shingle Stains
Authors: 
U.S. Department of Commerce
National Bureau of Standards
Release Date: 
July 1937


Technical Information on Building Materials for Use in the Design of Low-Cost Housing – 48. Shellac
Authors: 
U.S. Department of Commerce
National Bureau of Standards
Release Date: 
June 1937


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