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Author(s)
Fulger Don
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Home Energy
Description
Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
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Checklist intending to clarify FORTIFIED Home™ eligibility requirements that relate to a home’s foundation.
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Author(s)
Broniek John
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Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report presenting system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates.
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Home Innovation Research Labs,
National Association of Home Builders
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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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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report covering the reconstruction of flood damaged homes.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing,
National Association of Home Builders
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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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Krejci Cassie,
Muncaster John
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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.