Spray Foam Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls Description Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.
No Vapor Retarders on Interior Side of Air-Permeable Foundation Insulation Description 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.
Concrete Solutions, BSI-118 Author(s) Lstiburek Joseph W Organization(s) Building Science Corporation, BSC Publication Date October, 2020 Description Report covering insulating crawlspaces.
Damp-Proof Exterior Surface of Below-Grade Walls Description Guide describing how to apply water management strategies to below grade walls.
Keeping Homes and Cities Cool in Extreme Heat Author(s) Kyle Mittan Organization(s) University of Arizona Publication Date June, 2021 Description Article from University of Arizona on keeping homes cool during extreme heat, both personal and system changes.
Capillary Break at Crawlspace Floors - Polyethylene Lapped Up Walls and Piers or Secured in the Ground Description Guide describing how to create a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using polyethylene sheeting to manage moisture in crawlspaces.
Capillary Break at Crawlspace Floor - Polyethylene Sheeting under Concrete Slab Description Guide describing how to install a capillary break to help manage moisture in foundations.
Design and Retrofit for Flood Protection Description Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.
Footing Drain Pipe Description Guide describing how to help drain water away from the perimeter footing.
Final Grade Slopes Away from Foundation Description Guide describing how to properly grade a site so water will flow away from the foundation.
Roof Anchor System for Solar Panels Description A guide for choosing, installing, and flashing roof anchoring systems for solar panels.