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Guide describing how to create a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using polyethylene sheeting to manage moisture in crawlspaces.
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Guide describing how to install a capillary break under a slab foundation using either polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation installed over aggregate or over sand and geotextile matting.
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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
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Guide describing installation of sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
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Guide describing how to construct flood-resistant homes using pier, pile, post, or column foundations.
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Guide describing ways to construct a raised-slab foundation to increase a home's resistance to floods.
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Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity in preparation for cold winter weather.
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Guide describing how to correctly slope solid surfaces outside a home so rainwater flows away from the home.
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Guide describing methods for installing pest-resistant ground cover around foundations to resist borrowing rodents and other pests.
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
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Guide describing steps that builders can take to reduce the likelihood of standing water and localized flooding around the foundation of a home during rainy conditions, with links to several full guides providing detailed instructions for improving water management in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing the need for covers on sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
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Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.
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Guide describing appropriate flooring for wet areas of the home.