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Guide describing methods for installing pest-resistant ground cover around foundations to resist borrowing rodents and other pests.
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Building Science Corporation,
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Report providing guidance on designing buildings to be flood resistant.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering the reconstruction of flood damaged homes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Measure Guideline research report providing simple, long term, and durable solutions when using tapes and flashing membranes in conjunction with the exterior face of rigid polymeric foam sheathing to create the drainage plane of a wall system.
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Guide describing how to construct and retrofit homes built on slab-on-grade foundations in earthquake-prone areas to withstand seismic forces by properly installing wall to foundation connections.
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Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with basement foundations, crawlspace foundations, or crawlspace foundations with a "cripple" wall.
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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.
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Guide describing how to design or retrofit a crawlspace to reduce the risk of damage during a flood event.
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Guide describing how to construct flood-resistant homes using pier, pile, post, or column foundations.
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Guide describing ways to construct a raised-slab foundation to increase a home's resistance to floods.
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Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.
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Guide describing the installation of gutters, downspouts, and alternate options for managing rainwater run-off from roofs.
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Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity in preparation for cold winter weather.
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Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.
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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.