Spray Foam Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls Description Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.
No Vapor Retarders on Interior Side of Air-Permeable Foundation Insulation Description Vapor retarder plastic should not be installed over fibrous insulation on basement or crawlspace walls unless rigid foam or spray foam is installed directly against the concrete, behind the blanket insulation.
Image Wrong – The insulated concrete forms at the foundation do not have a damp-proof coating Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – The insulated concrete forms that are below-grade have a damp-proof coating to prevent moisture seeping into the foundation Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Right - Below-grade concrete has been properly sealed against moisture and is now having insulation installed. Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Damp-Proof Exterior Surface of Below-Grade Walls Description Guide describing how to apply water management strategies to below grade walls.
Design and Retrofit for Flood Protection Description Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.
Footing Drain Pipe Description Guide describing how to help drain water away from the perimeter footing.