Basements and Crawl Spaces- Page 2 of 6
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Planning and Prepping for Basement Flooring
Managing moisture is key, but choosing the appropriate product and creating a suitable surface are also crucial factors in establishing a long-lasting, comfortable basement floor
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Insulating a Walkout Basement
Is it better to insulate the walls or the ceiling in a partially finished basement?
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Undoing Previous Home Renovations
Dismantling earlier modifications made in an older home leads to the discovery and resolution of water and air leakage issues
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Should You Encapsulate Your Crawlspace?
Considerations include bulk water management and combustion appliances
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Things to Consider When Choosing Insulation
With implications on the building envelope, the environment, and installer and homeowner health, R-value is just the beginning
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Why Pipes Freeze and How to Prevent It
The science behind frozen water pipes and recommended measures for avoiding that headache
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Testing Ducts for Air Leakage
Two ways to test ducts for airtightness in order to meet 2021 energy code requirements
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Make It a Mechanical Room, Not Just a Closet
HVAC equipment is expensive and critical for the health of occupants and buildings, so design the right-sized conditioned space to house it
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ICF and Foamed Glass Foundation
An assembly for groundwater management, thermal resistance, and reduced concrete
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The BS* + Beer Show: Fixing Common Building Problems
A visual-heavy explantion of typical deficiencies seen in existing houses
