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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Waterproofing Deep Foundations for New Construction

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Author(s)
Amos,
Chan; Walter Moore
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Organization(s)
Building Design and Construction
Description
AIA CEU course covering design considerations for below-grade waterproofing for new construction, the types of below-grade systems available, and specific concerns associated with waterproofing deep foundations.

What Is a Weep Hole and Its Purpose?

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Author(s)
Krejci Cassie,
Muncaster John
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Organization(s)
Polyguard
Description
An article describing a way to protect drain and ventilation holes in brick veneer siding against pests. Selecting a fine screen mesh opening (1/55-inch or 0.5-mm) is important to guard against small insects such as subterranean termites.

Where Tornadoes Happen

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Author(s)
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Center for Science Education
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Organization(s)
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Center for Science Education
Description
A heat map showing the average number of tornadoes per year across the United States

Why We Need to Know More About Basement Moisture

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Author(s)
Cheple Marilou,
Huelman Patrick H
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Organization(s)
University of Minnesota,
UMN,
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE,
NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Conference paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings describing moisture from basements and crawlspaces as a source of indoor humidity and providing recommendations for finishing below-grade spaces to limit potential indoor...

Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings, FEMA P-804

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Author(s)
Kapur Omar,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
Description
Report providing guidance on how to improve the wind resistance of existing residential buildings in Mississippi and across the Gulf Coast.

Wind Safety of the Building Envelope

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Author(s)
Smith Tom
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Organization(s)
Whole Building Design Guide,
WBDG
Description
Article discussing structural and nonstructural building components and illustrates a variety of wind-induced damages, including wind-driven rain infiltration.