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Information sheet providing details on the vapor permeance of different types of materials used in building assemblies.

Document covering basic moisture control principles in the design of above-grade building enclosures; driving rain as a moisture load on walls; a classification system of the various rain control strategies available for walls; and good design practises for walls.

This report will review, and summarize the current state of understanding and research into enclosures with higher thermal resistance, so-called “High-R Enclosures.” Recommendations are provided for further research.

Document providing guidance on water management concepts and applications for residential buildings.

Information sheet about groundwater control.

Article discussing indoor water management.

Information sheet providing information about vapor management in building assemblies.

Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.

Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.

Brochure providing information about flashing in all cimates.

Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.

Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.

Report about exterior sheathing insulation and inward driven moisture issues.

Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.

Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.

Brochure describing drainage planes, also referred to as water resistive barriers.

Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.

Report exploring four questions to determine the level of risk associated with adding drained exterior insulation to the exterior of an existing home during an energy retrofit.

Report summarizing the importance of properly insulating and air sealing masonry walls, providing step by step instructions and approaches.

Information sheet describing the function of a vapor barrier, and methods to retard the migration of water vapor.

Guide providing information about controlling rainwater through use of drainage planes.

Report describing steps homeowners can take to improve the indoor air quality in their home, including ventilating, preventing pests, and reducing pollutants in the home.

Document describing a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation.

Report about the fundamental concepts that must be understood at the planning or initial nspection of existing homes regarding surface and ground water management.