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.
Slab Edge Insulation Description Guide describing how to insulate slabs on grade in climate zones 3 and higher.
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.