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Guide describing how to install slab edge insulation when retrofitting existing slab-on-grade foundations.
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NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
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Report assessing slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings.
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Guide describing how to insulate an existing slab floor by adding rigid foam insulation over the slab then installing a floating subfloor.
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Guide describing how to insulate slabs on grade in climate zones 3 and higher.
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Guide describing how to correctly slope solid surfaces outside a home so rainwater flows away from the home.
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DOE
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Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.
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Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.
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Guide describing how to insulate a new foundation wall or an existing foundation wall by adding rigid insulation to the exterior side.
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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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Vapor retarder plastic should not be installed over fibrous insulation on basement or crawlspace walls unless rigid foam or spray foam is installed directly against the concrete, behind the blanket insulation.
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Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with basement foundations, crawlspace foundations, or crawlspace foundations with a "cripple" wall.
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Guide describing how to retrofit an existing basement floor or slab to reduce moisture issues.
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Guide describing RESNET Grade 1 level installation of insulation in walls, attics, and floors.
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West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
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Manual showing how to properly use grass swales to manage excess water runoff.
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Guide describing how to upgrade a crawlspace floor in an existing home by adding insulation.
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Guide describing how to install a radon-mitigating vertical ventilation pipe in new and existing homes with various types of house foundations.
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Guide describing how to install a radon mitigation fan with various types of house foundations.
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Guide describing the need for covers on sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
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American Technical Publishers,
ATP
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Book describing Carpentry and Construction, Construction Materials, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Construction Equipment, Jobsite Safety, and Working Conditions, Building Design and Print reading, Inspections Survey Instruments and Operations, Foundation and Outdoor Slab Construction, Floor, Wall, and...
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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 how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to create a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using polyethylene sheeting to manage moisture in crawlspaces.
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Guide providing information about treating bulk water drainage issues and moisture control measures in existing basements and crawl spaces.
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Guide describing installation of sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
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This guide describes IECC 2015 and DOE Zero Energy Ready Home insulation requirements.
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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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This guide describes IECC 2009 and 2012 and ENERGY STAR Certified Homes insulation requirements.
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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.
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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 the air-sealing of rim joists on walls connecting homes and attached garages.
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Guide describing how to upgrade a wall with a floor overhang (or cantilever) on an existing home by adding insulation (rigid insulating sheathing and/or closed-cell spray foam) and air-sealing.
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Information guide describing best practices for ensuring the safety of those returning to a home after a disaster.
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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 how to install a corrosion-resistant drain pan in condensate-producing HVAC equipment.
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Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy efficient retrofits.
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.
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Guide describing design and installation of compact duct systems for central heating and cooling systems.