Library

Article describing correct ways to eliminate water damage by incorporating a sacrificial layer to foundation walls and footings.

Case study describing novel technique for installing exterior spray foam on foundation walls that uses high-pressure water sprayer and a “hydro vac” to remove dirt along the foundation wall.

Report describing dry floodproofing technologies for non-residential buildings, including information about regulatory requirements, design considerations, and descriptions of floodproofing methods and equipment.

Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.

Article describing frost-protected shallow foundations with construction drawing details.

Measure Guideline research report providing simple, long term, and durable solutions when using tapes and flashing membranes in conjunction with the exterior face of rigid polymeric foam sheathing to create the drainage plane of a wall system.

Information sheet including a checklist of steps to follow for pouring concrete.

Manual describing methods for rodent-proofing buildings.

Fact sheet describing water management in a residential building.