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.
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.
Termite-Resistant Foundations and Walls Description Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.