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Stucco is installed over rigid insulation, which is installed over a drainage plane consisting of a drainage gap and building wrap layer over the sheathing

Improving Drainage and Drying Features in Certain Conditions: Rain Screen Design for Absorptive Cladding

Author(s)

National Association of Home Builders

Organization(s)

NAHB

Publication Date

December, 2008

Guide detailing best practices on how to build wall assemblies with absorptive claddings such as brick, stone that drain and dry well.

Stucco Over Rigid Foam Insulation

Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.

Temporary dry floodproofing wall design concepts

Publication Date

Thu, 03/01/2007 - 12:00

Pre-Retrofit Assessment of Crawlspaces and Basements

Information guide describing things to consider in the basement or crawlspace before attempting retrofits of adjacent items including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.

Flooding Overview

Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.

Design and Retrofit for Flood Protection

Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.