Skip to main content

Resources

Explore a library of home construction and renovation guidance and easily search through galleries containing hundreds of building science-related photos, drawings, videos, CAD files, case studies, and presentations.

Filter

View Library

Showing 337 - 360 of 879 results:

Image:

Pavers, gravel, stone, and other permeable surfaces allow rainwater some opportunity to drain minimizing storm water runoff.

Pavers, gravel, stone, and other permeable surfaces allow rainwater some opportunity to drain minimizing storm water runoff.
Image:

Pea gravel provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation

Pea gravel provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation
Image:

Peel and Stick Membrane Applied to Roof Valley

Peel and Stick Membrane Applied to Roof Valley
Image:

Peeling paint and warping siding above this window are indicative of moisture and should be investigated.

Peeling paint and warping siding above this window are indicative of moisture and should be investigated.
Image:

Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight

Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight
Image:

Pest prevention can be as simple as 4 inch thick gravel or crushes stone around the perimeter and extending two feet out from the house.

Pest prevention can be as simple as 4 inch thick gravel or crushes stone around the perimeter and extending two feet out from the house.
Image:

Pieces of PVC pipe make handy rollers for moving a new washing machine into position in its drain pan.

Pieces of PVC pipe make handy rollers for moving a new washing machine into position in its drain pan.
Image:

Place first shingle and next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter

Place first shingle and next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter
Image:

Place plants at least 18 inches from the building's walls and foundation and direct irrigation water to spray away from the structure.

Place plants at least 18 inches from the building's walls and foundation and direct irrigation water to spray away from the structure.
Image:

Placement of the Self-Sealing Bituminous Membrane

Placement of the Self-Sealing Bituminous Membrane
Image:

Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
Image:

Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
Image:

Planting deep-rooted native grasses and shrubs on the banks of shorelines can help reduce the effects of erosion on sandy slopes

Planting deep-rooted native grasses and shrubs on the banks of shorelines can help reduce the effects of erosion on sandy slopes
Image:

Planting vegetation, such as salt hay, can help reduce erosion of coastal dunes

Planting vegetation, such as salt hay, can help reduce erosion of coastal dunes
Image:

Plumbing leaks can occur in bathtub faucets.

Plumbing leaks can occur in bathtub faucets.
Image:

Plumbing leaks can occur in dishwasher connections.

Plumbing leaks can occur in dishwasher connections.
Image:

Plumbing leaks can occur in faucet fittings.

Plumbing leaks can occur in faucet fittings.
Image:

Plumbing leaks can occur in pipe connections.

Plumbing leaks can occur in pipe connections.
Image:

Plumbing leaks can occur in showerheads.

Plumbing leaks can occur in showerheads.
Image:

Plywood or OSB panels are a cost-effective way to protect windows from wind-borne debris.

Plywood or OSB panels are a cost-effective way to protect windows from wind-borne debris.
Image:

Polyethylene completely covers the floor of this crawlspace and is attached to the walls and piers as well

Polyethylene completely covers the floor of this crawlspace and is attached to the walls and piers as well
Image:

Polyethylene is being attached to the crawlspace floor and walls with plywood furring strips

Polyethylene is being attached to the crawlspace floor and walls with plywood furring strips
CAD File:

Polyethylene sheeting covers the aggregate and extends down and under the footing to provide a capillary break between the ground and the slab and monolithic footing

Preview Image
Polyethylene sheeting covers the aggregate and extends down and under the footing to provide a capillary break between the ground and the slab and monolithic footing
Image:

Polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation over aggregate

Polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation over aggregate