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Guide describing how to retrofit an existing basement floor or slab to reduce moisture issues.
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Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.
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Guide describing how to insulate the sill beam or sill plate on the exterior side in a way that allows drying to the exterior, as part of an exterior wall upgrade.
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Guide describing how to upgrade a crawlspace floor in an existing home by adding insulation.
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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.
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Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.
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Guide describing how to insulate an existing slab floor by adding rigid foam insulation over the slab then installing a floating subfloor.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report about the fundamental concepts that must be understood at the planning or initial nspection of existing homes regarding surface and ground water management.
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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.
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
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Article describing correct ways to eliminate water damage by incorporating a sacrificial layer to foundation walls and footings.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
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Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.
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Guide describing how to correctly slope solid surfaces outside a home so rainwater flows away from the home.
Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN,
NSTAR,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Presentation describing the challenges of insulating an existing basement, presented to the Building America residential energy-efficiency stakeholder meeting.
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Guide describing the need for covers on sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
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Guide describing installation of sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
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Guide describing how to create a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using polyethylene sheeting to manage moisture in crawlspaces.
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PNNL,
DOE
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 45 without PV and 32 with PV and is the first home in the world to use a tri-generation system to supply electricity, heating, and cooling on site.
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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.
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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.
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
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Guide describing how to provide a strong continuous load path from the roof through the wall to the foundation to ensure a structurally sound building and increase racking resistance in hurricanes, high winds, tornados, and earthquakes.