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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.
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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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Cold Climate Housing Research Center,
CCHRC
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Video describing typical problems in crawl spaces and how to manage moisture and increase the energy performance in existing Alaskan homes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
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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 ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
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Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.