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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Ueno Kohta
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report about the fundamental concepts that must be understood at the planning or initial nspection of existing homes regarding surface and ground water management.
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Author(s)
Coulbourne William,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
Applied Technology Council,
ATC,
URS Group,
DK Low and Associates,
Atkins,
TLSmith Consulting
Description
Volume 1 of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, and risk management for homes constructed in coastal environments.
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Author(s)
Colorado Geological Survey
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Organization(s)
CGS
Description
Website discussing building foundation problems caused by settling soil in Colorado.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist intending to clarify FORTIFIED Home™ eligibility requirements that relate to a home’s foundation.
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Author(s)
Xing Lu,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Article describing a numerical model that can be used to size foundation heat exchanger (FHX) systems.
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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)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
A builder checklist guide for the water management of properties with appropriately-designed building technologies.
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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.