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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.
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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 in the basement or crawlspace before attempting retrofits of adjacent items including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
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Guide describing installation of sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
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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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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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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 install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.
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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 air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
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Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.