TechNote - Rain and Groundwater Management: Reducing the Risk of Water Intrusion and Damages Author(s) Home Innovation Research Labs Organization(s) HIRL Publication Date September, 2014 Description Fact sheet describing water management in a residential building.
Rain and Groundwater Management Technote Author(s) Home Innovation Research Labs, National Association of Home Builders Organization(s) HIRL, NAHB Publication Date December, 2017 Description Fact sheet describing design and construction practices to reduce the likelihood of water intrusion in walls and foundations in residential construction.
Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing Buildings, Albany New York Author(s) Home Innovation Research Labs, U.S. Department of Energy Organization(s) HIRL, DOE Publication Date March, 2016 Description Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.
Retrofit Improvements: Flash and Seal Roof Penetrations Author(s) Home Innovation Research Labs Organization(s) HIRL Publication Date June, 2020 Description Factsheet providing homeowners with an overview of approaches for flashing and sealing roof penetrations to help discussion with a roofing contractor.
TechNotes – Window and Door Flashing: Code Requirements and Best Practices for Low-Rise Residential Buildings Author(s) Home Innovation Research Labs Organization(s) HIRL Publication Date September, 2015 Description This TechNote provides an overview of building code requirements and best practices for flashing at window and door frames.