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Water Management of Existing Crawlspace Floor

Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.

Effectively manage below-grade water in urban sites to prevent moisture issues in new and existing buildings. This foundation wall has been waterproofed to prevent water infiltration.

Publication Date

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 12:00

Below-Grade Water Management for Urban Sites

Guide describing methods to manage groundwater in and around urban multifamily buildings.

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

Fact sheet describing water management in a residential building.

Managing Indoor Humidity and Ventilation in Cold Weather

Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity in preparation for cold winter weather.

Your Northern Home: Crawl Spaces in Southeast Alaska

Publication Date

August, 2013

Author(s)

George,

Benesch

Organization(s)

Cold Climate Housing Research Center,

CCHRC

Video describing typical problems in crawl spaces and how to manage moisture and increase the energy performance in existing Alaskan homes.

Moisture Control for Residential Buildings

Author(s)

Lstiburek Joseph W

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

September, 2020

Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.

Final Grade Slopes Away from Foundation

Guide describing how to properly grade a site so water will flow away from the foundation.

Exterior XPS basement insulation is correctly installed to completely cover the foundation wall

Publication Date

Mon, 10/01/2012 - 12:00

Because the above-grade potions of the wall lack exterior insulation, condensation and even ice form during cold winter conditions

Publication Date

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 12:00

Exterior fiberglass insulation on this new home was (incorrectly) cut to terminate below-grade after backfill, which will expose the above-grade portions of the foundation wall to cold temperatures

Publication Date

Mon, 10/01/2012 - 12:00

Air Sealed, Insulated Basements

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.

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.

No Vapor Retarders on Interior Side of Air-Permeable Foundation Insulation

Vapor retarder plastic should not be installed over fibrous insulation on basement or crawlspace walls unless rigid foam or spray foam is installed directly against the concrete, behind the blanket insulation.

Termite-Resistant Foundations and Walls

Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.