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An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space
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Basement plan showing sump pump location and perimeter drain that empties to the sump pit
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Before sealing and insulating the crawlspace, the windows were sealed, the window wells backfilled, and sumps pumps were installed that discharged to the gutter downspouts
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FEMA recommends techniques like open lower wall cavities with exterior rigid foam insulation and paperless drywall for flood-resistant, dryable wall interiors.
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Right – Even house wrap is installed in the factory for these modular homes where each floor is factory assembled.
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Right – This second-story deck also serves as a deep overhang to protect the entry door from weather
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The volume of a home with a pitched roof an attic space can be calculated using height, width, length, and attic height dimensions.
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This flood-resistant exterior wall with brick or fiber-cement siding will limit moisture damage in exterior walls.
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This flood-resistant masonry wall design with metal framing and rigid foam insulation will limit moisture damage in exterior walls.
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Water should not be directed to flow into the wall. This could soon lead to water intrusion inside the wall.
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Wrong -The top of the sump pump crock is too high above the crawlspace grade level for any water in the crawl to enter the sump.