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Author(s)
Fulger Don
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Organization(s)
Home Energy
Description
Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.
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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
National Association of Home Builders
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Organization(s)
HIRL,
NAHB
Description
Fact sheet describing design and construction practices to reduce the likelihood of water intrusion in walls and foundations in residential construction.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report covering the reconstruction of flood damaged homes.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing,
National Association of Home Builders
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Organization(s)
HUD,
PATH,
NAHB Research Center
Description
Report describing how to construct a frost protected shallow foundation (FPSF) as a practical alternative to a deeper, more-costly foundation in cold regions with seasonal ground freezing and the potential for frost heave.
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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.