Guide
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Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.
Reference
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
Guide
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Guide describing how to create a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using polyethylene sheeting to manage moisture in crawlspaces.
Guide
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Guide describing how to upgrade a crawlspace floor in an existing home by adding insulation.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a capillary break under a slab foundation using either polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation installed over aggregate or over sand and geotextile matting.
Video
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Video describing typical problems in crawl spaces and how to manage moisture and increase the energy performance in existing Alaskan homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a capillary break to help manage moisture in foundations.
Video
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Video explaining processes of elevating homes on slabs and homes on piers/over a crawlspace from LSU AgCenter.
Video
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Video explaining the practicality behind the idea of wet floodproofing and its applications per LSU AgCenter guidelines.
Reference
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Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate a new foundation wall or an existing foundation wall by adding rigid insulation to the exterior side.
Reference
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Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.
Guide
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Vapor retarder plastic should not be installed over fibrous insulation on basement or crawlspace walls; rigid foam or spray foam should be installed directly against the concrete, behind the blanket insulation.
Reference
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Report describing how to construct a frost protected shallow foundation (FPSF) as a practical alternative to a deeper, more-costly foundation in cold regions with seasonal ground freezing and the potential for frost heave.
Guide
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Guide describing how to apply water management strategies to below-grade walls.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
Guide
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Guide describing how to retrofit an existing basement floor or slab to reduce moisture issues.
Guide
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Guide describing installation of sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
Guide
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Guide describing how to help drain water away from the perimeter footing.