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Article describing vapor retarder requirements in the International Residential Code and International Building Code 2021.

Document describing three methods for elevating a home out of the flood zone.

Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.

This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.

Document detailing how to build radon-resistant homes.

Article discussing flow-through assemblies of walls.

Website blog with guidance about calculating heat-loss.

Report covering reservoir claddings, back ventilation and vapor throttles.

Article describing the flashing of roofs and what to look for, targeted at home inspectors.

FEMA report describing findings from an investigation of Hurricane Ike in Texas and Louisiana and residential construction recommendations based on those findings.

Article describing mulching with lawn clippings.

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.

Manual describing the installation process for Craneboard insulated vinyl siding; while installation is similar across insulated vinyl siding products, see manufacturers for specific guidance.

A field guide with residential construction best practices.

Article describing water leak detection and modes of testing (video camera inspection, hydrostatic pressure, electronic listening, isolation, and digital testing).

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

Document outlining a well-detailed drainage plane and flashings.

This text is one of series of supporting documents that provide guidance on implementing the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for drinking-water quality; intended to support improvement of water safety within buildings.

Webpage describing how to flashing installation