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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2015 publication.

Article describing different kinds of water-resistant backer boards.

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.

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Document describing a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation.

Information sheet about mold mitigation.

Fact sheet describing the special considerations that must be made when installing utility equipment, such as fuel, sewage, and water/sewage lines in a coastal home, and presenting recommendations for utility protection; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction...

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.