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

Guide describing how to help drain water away from the perimeter footing.

Guide describing how to insulate an existing slab floor by adding rigid foam insulation over the slab then installing a floating subfloor.

Guide describing how to apply water management strategies to below-grade walls.

Guide describing the installation of gutters, downspouts, and alternate options for managing rainwater run-off from roofs.

Guide describing how to upgrade a crawlspace floor in an existing home by adding insulation.

Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.

Guide describing how to install a capillary break under a slab foundation using either polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation installed over aggregate or over sand and geotextile matting.

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

Guide describing installation of sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.

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

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 describing how to insulate a new foundation wall or an existing foundation wall by adding rigid insulation to the exterior side.

Guide describing how to slope solid surfaces outside of a home so rainwater flows away from the home.

Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.

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 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.

Guide describing how to install a capillary break to help manage moisture in foundations.

Guide describing how to install slab edge insulation when retrofitting existing slab-on-grade foundations.

Guide describing how to install a radon mitigation fan to actively remove radon from the home.

Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity during cold winter weather.

Guide describing how to create a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using polyethylene sheeting to manage moisture in crawlspaces.

Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with 'cripple' wall crawlspace foundations, which are known for their instability.

Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.

Guide describing ways to construct a raised-slab foundation to increase a home's resistance to floods.