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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2015 publication.

Information sheet providing details on the vapor permeance of different types of materials used in building assemblies.

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.

Research study examining the effective moisture penetration depth (EMPD) model and its suitability for building simulations.

Research study searching for combinations of existing technologies that could enable a minimally invasive, cost-competitive, easily deployable method of upgrading soil-side foundation insulation in existing buildings.

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.

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

Report exploring four questions to determine the level of risk associated with adding drained exterior insulation to the exterior of an existing home during an energy retrofit.

Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Report about exterior sheathing insulation and inward driven moisture issues.

Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.

Research report describing study of exterior retrofit approach for air sealing, insulating, and water management conducted by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team run by University of Minnesota.

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.

Report describing filtration, distillation, and disinfection methods of water treatment.