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The Rehab Guide, Volume 1: Foundations

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June 1997     

Introduction

This publication, The Rehab Guide: Foundations is one in a series of guidebooks produced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to keep the design and construction industry abreast of innovations and state-of-the-art practices in home rehabilitation.

In this guidebook is information on:

  • Foundation design & engineering
  • Permanent wood & prefabricated foundations
  • Drainage
  • Dampproofing & waterproofing
  • Insulation
  • Ventilation
  • Shoring, underpinning, & repair
  • Crack repair, coatings & finishes