Basements and Crawl Spaces- Page 5 of 6
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The BS* + Beer Show: Diagnostic Tools
Green building pros Doug Horgan and Randy Williams share insight into some commonly used data-collecting gadgets
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The BS* + Beer Show: Deep-Energy Retrofit of an Old Timber-Frame House
Mason Lord, founder of Hudson Valley Preservation, shares a close-up look at what it takes to save a historic home using building science-based methods and products
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Concrete-Free Slabs
The benefits and detailing of slab assemblies that eliminate concrete
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What’s the Best Way to Insulate a Basement Slab?
For new construction in the northeast, a homeowner considers XPS, EPS, and spray polyurethane foam
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How to Look at a House like a Building Scientist (Part 1: Air)
Using diagnostic tools to find air leaks that make homes inefficient, uncomfortable, and are often the cause of moisture-related problems
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Sleuthing a Basement Moisture Problem
What caused that nasty looking spot on the ceiling tiles?
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Attaching Ducts to a Heat-Pump Water Heater
If you install this type of water heater in a small room, you’ll need to provide ductwork
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Installing Rigid Foam Above a Concrete Slab
You can sandwich rigid foam between an existing concrete slab and new plywood or OSB subflooring
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Dispatch from the AIA Convention
Since the American Institute of Architects decided (conveniently) to hold their conference in my hometown, I checked it out
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How to Insulate a Basement Wall
If you want to avoid moisture problems and mold, choose your insulation materials carefully
