Library

Document covering basic moisture control principles in the design of above-grade building enclosures; driving rain as a moisture load on walls; a classification system of the various rain control strategies available for walls; and good design practises for walls.

Fact sheet describing how to install bracing to retrofit roof dormers for increased wind resistance.

A field guide with residential construction best practices.

Case study of new home construction in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.

Article describing thermal bridging, construction practices that encourage thermal bridging, and solving thermal bridging through continuous exterior insulation.

Information sheet describing the function of a vapor barrier, and methods to retard the migration of water vapor.

Technical fact sheet highlighting important building connections and illustrating the proper use of various types of connection hardware; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”

Document outlining a well-detailed drainage plane and flashings.

Manual providing engineered and prescriptive design requirements for wood frame construction used in one and two-family dwellings.