Guide
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Guide describing how to apply water management strategies to below-grade walls.
Reference
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Conference paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings describing moisture from basements and crawlspaces as a source of indoor humidity and providing recommendations for finishing below-grade spaces to limit potential indoor...
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 air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
Guide
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Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with 'cripple' wall crawlspace foundations, which are known for their instability.
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 install an airtight cover on a sump pump in the basement or crawlspace of a home to minimize humidity in the home.
Guide
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Guide describing how to design or retrofit a crawlspace to reduce the risk of damage during a flood event.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a radon mitigation fan to actively remove radon from the home.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider when considering home retrofits in the basement or crawlspace including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
Guide
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Guide describing principles of insulating and air sealing band joists as a stand alone energy upgrade, or as part of creating a closed crawlspace.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a radon-mitigating vertical ventilation pipe in new and existing homes with various types of house foundations.
Guide
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Guide describing space planning for emergency supplies storage.
Guide
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Guide describing how to help drain water away from the perimeter footing.