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Foreword

America’s path to sustainable communities of quality, affordable homes rests upon durability. In the past 10 years, the methods and materials used to construct homes have changed remarkably, requiring designs that allow for those changes to contribute to the durability of the home from the foundation to the roof. These changes are part of a broader shift to more efficient and sustainable homes.

While sustainability is important, the efficiency and environmental benefits of these homes will not be realized without design and construction that address moisture, insects, and other natural hazards that can undermine home quality and livability over time.

The need for forward-thinking design and construction is why this updated publication, Durability by Design, is so timely and important. First published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2002, this guide has consistently been one of the Department’s most popular publications. With this updated guide, HUD is offering new and refined guidance for designing durable homes for today’s housing industry—addressing critical topics, including water vapor management, envelope design, and natural hazards.

Although the primary audience for Durability by Design is designers and builders, the benefits of the topics reach families and communities throughout the country. Building more durable homes also means providing more comfortable, affordable, efficient, and sustainable homes for America’s families.

• Chapter 1—Introduction
• 1.1 General
• 1.2 Integrated Design—Making Durability Part of the Process
• 1.3 Guide Overview
• Chapter 2—Durability Concepts
• 2.1 General
• 2.2 Durability Defined
• 2.3 Common Durability Issues
• Chapter 3—Ground and Surface Water
• 3.1 General
• 3.2 Recommended Practices
• 3.3 Additional Resources
• Chapter 4—Rain and Water Vapor
• 4.1 General
• 4.2 Recommended Practices for Rainwater Control
• 4.3 Recommended Practices for Water Vapor Management
• 4.4 Additional Resources
• Chapter 5—HVAC and Plumbing
• 5.1 General
• 5.2 Recommended Practices—HVAC
• 5.3 Recommended Practices—Plumbing
• 5.4 Additional Resources
• Chapter 6—Sunlight
• 6.1 General
• 6.2 Recommended Practices
• 6.3 Additional Resources
• Chapter 7—Insects
• 7.1 General
• 7.2 Recommended Practices
• Chapter 8—Decay and Corrosion
• 8.1 General
• 8.2 Recommended Practices
• 8.3 Additional Resources
• Chapter 9—Natural Hazards

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