Reference
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Volume II of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to design, construction, and renovation of homes located in coastal environments.
Case Study
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Case study describing energy efficient new home construction that also incorporated moisture management techniques for durability in the damp Northwest climate.
Guide
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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.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home builder that strives to address health, safety, and durability issues in a hot and humid climate.
Guide
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Guide describing an approach to re-roofing an existing flat roof to improve thermal, water, and air control performance.
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 design a water-efficient landscape that will minimize the need for supplemental water by using the WaterSense Water Budget Tool.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing steps that builders can take to reduce the likelihood of standing water and localized flooding around the foundation of a home during rainy conditions.
Guide
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Guide describing service water pressure requirements for EPA's WaterSense Program.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of moisture flow in residential buildings.
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 properly apply mulch to landscaping for water retention and erosion control.
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 describing why and how to avoid using damp materials in construction.
Guide
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Guide describing how to retrofit an existing basement floor or slab to reduce moisture issues.
Guide
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Guide describing installation of sump pumps in the basement or crawlspace of a home.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install moisture-resistant materials on walls behind showers and tubs to help manage moisture.
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 properly grade a site so water will flow away from the foundation.
Guide
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Guide describing appropriate flooring for wet areas of the home.
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 how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
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 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 how to help drain water away from the perimeter footing.
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 the use of swales, French drains, and site grading to minimize saturation of foundations and ponding of stormwater runoff on sites.
Guide
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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
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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 describing how to slope solid surfaces outside of a home so rainwater flows away from the home.