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Right - The basement foundation is insulated on the exterior and termite shield extends out past the top of the insulation.

Right - The basement foundation is insulated on the exterior and termite shield extends out past the top of the insulation.
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Right - This crawlspace, which is insulated on the floor, has a complete vapor barrier over the floor and up the walls that is sealed at all seams and termite inspection gap at the top of the vapor retarder.

Right - This crawlspace, which is insulated on the floor, has a complete vapor barrier over the floor and up the walls that is sealed at all seams and termite inspection gap at the top of the vapor retarder.
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Right - This opening in the foundation wall around this pipe was filled with wire mesh then sealed with spray foam to prevent rodent and insect entry

Right - This opening in the foundation wall around this pipe was filled with wire mesh then sealed with spray foam to prevent rodent and insect entry
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Right - This unvented crawlspace is insulated along the walls and between the floor joists with 2-inch foil-faced polyisocyanurate; a termite inspection gap is visible above of the wall insulation and below the band joist.

Right - This unvented crawlspace is insulated along the walls and between the floor joists with 2-inch foil-faced polyisocyanurate; a termite inspection gap is visible above of the wall insulation and below the band joist.
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Right – A termite inspection gap is left at the top of the rigid foam board basement wall insulation.

Right – A termite inspection gap is left at the top of the rigid foam board basement wall insulation.
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Right – An escutcheon is installed on this toilet tank pipe to help air seal around the pipe and prevent pest entry.

Right – An escutcheon is installed on this toilet tank pipe to help air seal around the pipe and prevent pest entry.
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Right – Apply caulk at the slab-to-wall joint to reduce pest intrusion

Right – Apply caulk at the slab-to-wall joint to reduce pest intrusion
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Right – Apply sealant around penetrations through foundation walls and along foundation wall seams

Right – Apply sealant around penetrations through foundation walls and along foundation wall seams
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Right – Bug screening keeps out insects and pests, allowing homeowners to enjoy the porch year round.

Right – Bug screening keeps out insects and pests, allowing homeowners to enjoy the porch year round.
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Right – Check doors and widows for cracks where rodents could enter

Right – Check doors and widows for cracks where rodents could enter
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Right – Mold- and termite-resistant borate-treated lumber are used to make the panels of this kit home which are connected with metal strapping for hurricane and wind resistance.

Right – Mold- and termite-resistant borate-treated lumber are used to make the panels of this kit home which are connected with metal strapping for hurricane and wind resistance.
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Right – Plumbing pipes have flanges that are sealed to the wall with caulk to prevent pest entry

Right – Plumbing pipes have flanges that are sealed to the wall with caulk to prevent pest entry
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Right – The PEX piping and sink drain of this bathroom sink are fitted with escutcheons that help to air seal around the pipes and prevent pest entry.

Right – The PEX piping and sink drain of this bathroom sink are fitted with escutcheons that help to air seal around the pipes and prevent pest entry.
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Right – This crawlspace vent is backed with hardwire cloth to keep out rodents

Right – This crawlspace vent is backed with hardwire cloth to keep out rodents
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Right – This hot-humid climate home employs several hurricane- and termite-resistant features including concrete block construction, borate-treated framing, a hip roof design with metal drip edge, impact-rated windows, and an unvented attic.

Right – This hot-humid climate home employs several hurricane- and termite-resistant features including concrete block construction, borate-treated framing, a hip roof design with metal drip edge, impact-rated windows, and an unvented attic.
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Right- This concrete block home in the hot-humid climate is insulated on the interior with rigid EPS foam; all framing uses mold- and termite-resistant borate-treated lumber.

Right- This concrete block home in the hot-humid climate is insulated on the interior with rigid EPS foam; all framing uses mold- and termite-resistant borate-treated lumber.
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Right- This house uses CMU construction for flood and termite resistance as well as thermal mass

This house uses CMU construction for flood and termite resistance as well as thermal mass
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Rigid foam insulation applied to the crawlspace walls, allowing a 3-in. pest control inspection strip at the top

Rigid foam insulation applied to the crawlspace walls, allowing a 3-in. pest control inspection strip at the top
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Safe room that remained standing after an EF5 tornado in Newcastle, OK, 2013

Safe room that remained standing after an EF5 tornado in Newcastle, OK, 2013
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Secure Shingle Tabs

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Seismic & Wind Design Considerations for Wood Framed Structures

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Slab-on-grade termite control techniques

Slab-on-grade termite control techniques
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Steps homeowners can take to make their homes and yards less welcoming to rats

Steps homeowners can take to make their homes and yards less welcoming to rats
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Termite control techniques for basements, footing detail

Termite control techniques for basements, footing detail