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Moisture can migrate from below the foundation to the basement wall and insulation cavity in a conventional blanket insulation installation

Moisture can migrate from below the foundation to the basement wall and insulation cavity in a conventional blanket insulation installation

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This floor assembly above a vented crawlspace controls vapor and heat transmission by using foil-faced isocyanurate rigid foam insulation installed underneath the floor joists and fiberglass insulation in the floor joist cavities

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Flood-Resistant Crawlspace Foundations

Guide

Guide describing how to design or retrofit a crawlspace to reduce the risk of damage during a flood event.

Design and Retrofit for Flood Protection

Information Guide

Information guide describing flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience of homes during a flood.