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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2015 publication.

The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in hot-humid climate regions.

Article describing the difference between swales and hugels (berms used to create soil from woody debris).

Case study describing foundation wall moisture studies at a research facility in Minnesota run by Building America team NorthernSTAR.

Website describing wet floodproofing measures to prevent against structural damage, internal damage and damage to electrical components.

Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Report covering the performance of residential buildings during three hurricanes impacting Florida in 2004.

Document with important building science considerations, designed for members of the residential construction and remodeling industries, as well as owners and managers who work in affordable housing.

Report from FEMA on how to reduce damage from localized flooding including planning, drainage, building codes and retrofits, and regulations.

This TechNote provides an overview of building code requirements and best practices for flashing at window and door frames.

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.