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Radon Mitigation in a Leaky House
A reader weighs the pros and cons of various ventilation options as a way of lowering the health risks from radon
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Designing a Low-Slope Roof That Works
Metal roofing or EPDM? Insulation above or below the sheathing? Vented or unvented? An owner weighs all the options.
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The Best Way to Insulate a Foundation
A builder in Idaho works out the details for adding foam insulation to both sides of his basement walls
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Detailing Exterior Walls in Minnesota
A GBA reader seeks an energy-efficient wall design that will be free of mold and last a long time
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Battling Condensation on Attic Ducts
Why are return ducts in a Florida attic showing so much condensation?
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Should I Skip the Radiant Floor Heat?
Consultants say that a radiant-floor system will be overkill, but the owner doesn’t want to learn too late that the advice was wrong
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Do Ductless Minisplits Work With Every Floor Plan?
Or do these air-source heat pumps only make sense for open floor plans with few rooms that are closed off from the rest of the house?
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How to Finish a Third Floor
A homeowner struggles with the details of turning a third-floor attic into livable space
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Trouble on the Roof
Who is responsible for fixing a problem with ceiling condensation under a SIP roof?
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Why Are Houses Built This Way?
Missing OSB sheathing, waterproofing tape attached to air, duct work and air handlers in unconditioned attics: Is this what homebuyers really want?
