Reference
Description
Report describing construction site erosion and sediment control practices recommended and required by a county planning department.
Reference
Description
Report presenting seismic design and construction guidance for one- and two-family houses for homebuilders, knowledgeable homeowners, and other non-engineers.
Guide
Description
Guide describing methods for short-term control of erosion during construction and long-term measures for controlling erosion on sloped sites or sites with river banks or shore lines.
Guide
Description
Guide describing the use of swales, French drains, and site grading to minimize saturation of foundations and ponding of stormwater runoff on sites.
Guide
Description
Guide describing how to properly grade a site so water will flow away from the foundation.
Guide
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Guide describing how to slope solid surfaces outside of a home so rainwater flows away from the home.
Information Guide
Description
Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.
Information Guide
Description
Information guide describing flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience of homes during a flood.
Guide
Description
Guide describing ways to use landscaping to keep a home cooler.