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Supply Ventilation
Supply Ventilation Pressurizes the House
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Fans and Natural Cooling
Breezes and Fans Can Keep You CoolUPDATED 5/30/2012
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Pier Foundations
Piers Can Support Anything From a Deck to a House UPDATED 11/27/2012
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Basements
Full Basements Should Be Insulated and Protected From Water
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Crawlspaces
Crawlspaces: The Downsides of Basements With Few of the Benefits
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Slab Foundations
UPDATED 11/15/2012 Slab-on-Grade Foundations Work Everywhere
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Steel Studs
Steel Studs Require Exterior Insulation to Avoid Thermal Bridging
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Alternative Walls
Alternatives to Standard Building Methods Offer Some Green Advantages
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Timber Frame
For Timber-Frame Construction, Look for Reclaimed Materials
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Structural Insulated Panels
SIPs Provide Structure, Insulation, and Sheathing in One Package