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Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.
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Information guide describing things to consider before retrofitting walls, windows, and doors, including wiring, moisture protection, and lead paints.
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
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PNNL,
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
LSU-Ag Center
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Presentation describing construction techniques to make homes both energy efficient and disaster resistant.
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Information guide providing an overview of pest-resistant construction practices and guides in the Building America Solution Center for home builders.
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Guide describing steps to keep birds, rodents, and other pests out of vent openings and other locations in new and existing homes.
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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 select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards the home is likely to face within its lifetime.
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting retrofits that may include hazardous materials.
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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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Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.