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A below-grade foundation wall with a damp-proof coating
A below-grade foundation wall with a damp-proof coating
A below-grade foundation wall with a damp-proof coating
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Complete water management strategy for a below-grade wall
Complete water management strategy for a below-grade wall
Complete water management strategy for a below-grade wall
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Example of an earth-sheltered home in hot climate Tempe, AZ uses the cooling properties of the ground to decrease cooling costs
Example of an earth-sheltered home in hot climate Tempe, AZ uses the cooling properties of the ground to decrease cooling costs
Example of an earth-sheltered home in hot climate Tempe, AZ uses the cooling properties of the ground to decrease cooling costs
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Moisture infiltration in below-grade wall
Moisture infiltration in below-grade wall
Moisture infiltration in below-grade wall
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Right - Below-grade concrete has been properly sealed against moisture and is now having insulation installed.
Right - Below-grade concrete has been properly sealed against moisture and is now having insulation installed.
Right - Below-grade concrete has been properly sealed against moisture and is now having insulation installed.
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Right – The below-grade concrete walls have damp-proof coating
Right – The below-grade concrete walls have damp-proof coating
Right – The below-grade concrete walls have damp-proof coating
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Right – The insulated concrete forms that are below-grade have a damp-proof coating to prevent moisture seeping into the foundation
Right – The insulated concrete forms that are below-grade have a damp-proof coating to prevent moisture seeping into the foundation
Right – The insulated concrete forms that are below-grade have a damp-proof coating to prevent moisture seeping into the foundation
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Untreated lumber has been used on a below-grade wall against masonry
Untreated lumber has been used on a below-grade wall against masonry
Untreated lumber has been used on a below-grade wall against masonry
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Use this simple calculation to size overhangs above south facing windows.
Use this simple calculation to size overhangs above south facing windows.
Use this simple calculation to size overhangs above south facing windows.
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Wrong - The below-grade concrete does not have the correct construction to be impermeable to moisture because the lumber is untreated and against the concrete that lacks waterproofing.
Wrong - The below-grade concrete does not have the correct construction to be impermeable to moisture because the lumber is untreated and against the concrete that lacks waterproofing.
Wrong - The below-grade concrete does not have the correct construction to be impermeable to moisture because the lumber is untreated and against the concrete that lacks waterproofing.
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Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure
Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure
Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure
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Wrong – The below-grade concrete walls do not have any damp-proof coating
Wrong – The below-grade concrete walls do not have any damp-proof coating
Wrong – The below-grade concrete walls do not have any damp-proof coating
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Wrong – The insulated concrete forms at the foundation do not have a damp-proof coating
Wrong – The insulated concrete forms at the foundation do not have a damp-proof coating
Wrong – The insulated concrete forms at the foundation do not have a damp-proof coating
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