Flood-Resistant Raised-Slab Foundations Description Guide describing ways to construct a raised-slab foundation to increase a home's resistance to floods.
Patio Slabs, Porch Slabs, Walkways, and Driveways Slope Away from House Description Guide describing how to correctly slope solid surfaces outside a home so rainwater flows away from the home.
Radon Fan Description Guide describing how to install a radon mitigation fan with various types of house foundations.
Seismic and Thermal Resistance in Slab-on-Grade Foundations with Turned-Down Footings (Monolithic Slabs) Description Guide describing how to construct and retrofit homes built on slab-on-grade foundations in earthquake-prone areas to withstand seismic forces by properly installing wall to foundation connections.
Sump Pump Cover Gasket Description Guide describing the need for covers on sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
Termite-Resistant Foundations and Walls Description Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.
Vertical Radon Ventilation Pipe Description Guide describing how to install a radon-mitigating vertical ventilation pipe in new and existing homes with various types of house foundations.