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How to Insulate a Basement Wall
If you want to avoid moisture problems and mold, choose your insulation materials carefully
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Sniffing Out House Problems
Sometimes your nose is the best defense against thermal and moisture defects
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An Open Discussion on Closed Crawlspaces
In one week, I heard two complaints about sealed crawls
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Weatherization in Alaska Includes Skirmishes with Moisture and Mold
As homeowners seal air leaks and add insulation to make homes more energy efficient, they sometimes neglect the need to exhaust excess water vapor from the interior
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Building Plans for Insulated and Conditioned Crawlspaces
How to Seal A Crawlspace from Air and Water Leaks: Construction Details For a Mold-free, Energy-Efficient Crawlspace. 23 Encapsulated crawlspace details for a tighter, more energy-efficient , healthier, and more…
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Humidity, Mold, and Indoor Air Quality
Moisture rides on air currents, and warm air carries more moisture than cool air To control air flows, make sure the air barrier is continuous
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Is Carpet a Four-Letter Word?
Stop, Look, and Read On
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Don’t Try This At Home: Armchair Building Science
Is the mold on the plywood in this attic the result of inadequate attic ventilation or air leakage?
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Tools of the Trade: Moisture Meters
A moisture meter is a simple, easy-to-use tool for evaluating moisture and mold problems Moisture meters help you figure out whether your building materials are too wet. They typically use…
