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Guide describing how to insulate slabs on grade in climate zones 3 and higher.

Guide describing how to correctly slope solid surfaces outside a home so rainwater flows away from the home.

Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with basement foundations, crawlspace foundations, or crawlspace foundations with a "cripple" wall.

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 describing methods for insulating an unvented crawlspace or conditioned basement with rigid foam on the interior side of the walls to provide an insulated space for HVAC equipment.

Guide describing steps to keep birds, rodents, and other pests out of vent openings and other locations in new and existing homes.

Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy efficient retrofits.