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A fact sheet providing information on termite species and how to prevent them from entering into your home.
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Manual describing methods for rodent-proofing buildings.
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A report describing methods for constructing homes and treating soils to reduce the risk of termites in buildings.
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Article describing a 9-step process to getting rid of rats and mice, and some preventative actions to take.
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A website providing a checklist of important areas to check when sealing holes inside and outside of the home to prevent entry by rodents and other outside pests.
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2015 edition of code for commercial buildings that brings together all structural, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for all buildings except detached one- and two-family residences and townhouses up to three stories.
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A story about bees building a hive in the drainage plane behind the brick veneer siding. The bees entered the wall through unprotected drainage holes.
Presentation
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Presentation describing construction techniques to make homes both energy efficient and disaster resistant.
Reference
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Report providing detailed steps for builders, architects, and property managers to take for integrated pest management for control of a variety of pests including insects, rodents, and birds.
Guide
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Case Study
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Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
Guide
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Guide describing methods for installing pest-resistant ground cover around foundations to resist borrowing rodents and other pests.
Guide
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Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing hazardous materials that may encountered in the home when retrofitting a home, including asbestos, mold, and radon.
Guide
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Guide describing space planning for emergency supplies storage.
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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider before retrofitting walls, windows, and doors, including wiring, moisture protection, and lead paint.
Guide
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Guide describing methods to keep birds, rodents, and other pests out of vent openings and other locations in new and existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards like rain, wind, hail, fire, and pests.
Guide
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.