Case Study
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity during cold winter weather.
Guide
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Guide describing how to retrofit an existing basement floor or slab to reduce moisture issues.
Guide
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Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.
Guide
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Guide describing how to construct flood-resistant homes using pier, pile, post, or column foundations.
Guide
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Guide describing how to design or retrofit a crawlspace to reduce the risk of damage during a flood event.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to construct a raised-slab foundation to increase a home's resistance to floods.
Reference
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Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.
Information Guide
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Information guide providing an overview of pest-resistant construction practices and guides in the Building America Solution Center for builders, contractors, and home owners.
Reference
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Article describing correct ways to eliminate water damage by incorporating a sacrificial layer to foundation walls and footings.
Case Study
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Case study describing project conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell (HfHGL) and Building Science Corporation (BSC).
Reference
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a radon mitigation fan to actively remove radon from the home.
Case Study
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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.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience of homes during a flood.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a radon-mitigating vertical ventilation pipe in new and existing homes with various types of house foundations.
Guide
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a capillary break to help manage moisture in foundations.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing steps that builders can take to reduce the likelihood of standing water and localized flooding around the foundation of a home during rainy conditions.
Guide
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Guide describing how to help drain water away from the perimeter footing.