Windows and Doors are Fully Flashed Description Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.
Pre-Retrofit Assessment of Walls, Windows, and Doors Description Information guide describing things to consider before retrofitting walls, windows, and doors, including wiring, moisture protection, and lead paints.
Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas Author(s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Organization(s) PNNL Publication Date December, 2009 Description Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.
Pest Control Overview Guide Description Information guide providing an overview of pest-resistant construction practices and guides in the Building America Solution Center for home builders.
Moisture-, Impact-, Fire-, and Pest-Resistant Exterior Siding Description Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards the home is likely to face within its lifetime.
Air Sealed, Insulated Basements Description 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.
Air Sealing Sill Plates Description Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Rigid Foam Board Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls Description Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.