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The seams of the rigid insulation are not taped and it will not provide a complete capillary break

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There is 6 mil. polyethylene sheeting installed and sealed in the crawlspace

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Lapped and taped polyethylene sheeting

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Wrong – Driveway is not sloped away from the house

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Wrong – No polyethylene sheeting vapor barrier is installed on the crawlspace floor

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Taping polyethylene sheeting at interior pier footings

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Right – Driveway is installed to slope water away from the house

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Wrong – The final grade does not slope away from the house

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Right – The final grade slopes away from the house

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Vertical Radon Ventilation Pipe

Guide

Guide describing how to install a radon-mitigating vertical ventilation pipe in new and existing homes with various types of house foundations.

Managing Indoor Humidity and Ventilation in Cold Weather

Guide

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

FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Concrete Plans and Details

CAD File

Radon Fan

Guide

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

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon House, Huntington Station, NY

Case Study

Case study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.

Air Sealed, Insulated Basements

Guide

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.

Water Management of Existing Crawlspace Floor

Guide

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

Drain or Sump Pump Installed in Basements or Crawlspaces

Guide

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

Capillary Break at Crawlspace Floors - Polyethylene Lapped Up Walls and Piers or Secured in the Ground

Guide

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

Reduce Pest Intrusion

Guide

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

Damp-Proof Exterior Surface of Below-Grade Walls

Guide

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

Pest Control Overview Guide

Information Guide

Information guide providing an overview of pest-resistant construction practices and guides in the Building America Solution Center for builders, contractors, and home owners.

Design and Retrofit for Flood Protection

Information Guide

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

Gutters and Downspouts

Guide

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

Flooding Overview

Information Guide

Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.