Guide
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Guide describing how to retrofit an existing basement floor or slab to reduce moisture issues.
Case Study
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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
Reference
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Research report describing study of exterior retrofit approach for air sealing, insulating, and water management conducted by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team run by University of Minnesota.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of moisture flow in residential buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing how to create a capillary break at all crawlspace floors using polyethylene sheeting to manage moisture in crawlspaces.
Guide
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Guide describing how to upgrade a crawlspace floor in an existing home by adding insulation.
Case Study
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Case study describing technologies that can be implemented in new manufactured homes to increase comfort and realize energy savings.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a capillary break to help manage moisture in foundations.
Guide
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
Guide
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a capillary break under a slab foundation using either polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation installed over aggregate or over sand and geotextile matting.
Guide
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Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity during cold winter weather.
Guide
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Guide describing installation of a fully sealed continuous weather resistant barrier to provide a drainage plane to keep rainwater out of above-grade walls.
Guide
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Guide describing the installation of roof vents that are resistant to damage from high winds and entry of wind-borne rain, wildfire embers, or pests.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate the sill beam or sill plate on the exterior side in a way that allows drying to the exterior, as part of an exterior wall upgrade.
Guide
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Guide describing appropriate flooring for wet areas of the home.
Guide
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Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.
Guide
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Guide describing how to apply flashing to the bottom of exterior walls to create a continuous drainage plane.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.
Guide
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Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install and properly integrate flashing at the intersection of the wall and roof on an existing home.
Guide
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Guide describing how to provide a continuous water control layer across the roof assembly by sealing all penetrations for pipes, vents, etc. in existing roofs.
Guide
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Guide discussing disaster resistance related to clay or concrete tile roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.
Guide
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Guide discussing how to install metals roofs to resist damage from high winds, hurricanes, ice, and wildfires.
Guide
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Guide describing how to help drain water away from the perimeter footing.
Guide
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Guide describing how to construct homes and decks to manage heavy snow loads in winter weather.
Guide
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Guide describing installation of sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
Information Guide
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Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.
Guide
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Guide describing the installation of gutters, downspouts, and alternate options for managing rainwater run-off from roofs.
Guide
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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.