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The goal of foundation moisture management is to construct the basement, crawlspace, or slab in a way that keeps moisture from getting in in the first place

The goal of foundation moisture management is to construct the basement, crawlspace, or slab in a way that keeps moisture from getting in in the first place
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The icicles and the bare spot along the left roof ridge indicate that heat from the second-story room may be heating the underside of the roof deck, melting the snow and likely leading to ice dam formation.

The icicles and the bare spot along the left roof ridge indicate that heat from the second-story room may be heating the underside of the roof deck, melting the snow and likely leading to ice dam formation.
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The national risk of winter weather in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of winter weather in the United States as of 2023.
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The natural draft and induced draft furnace are both Category I appliances that receive combustion air from the combustion appliance zone

The natural draft and induced draft furnace are both Category I appliances that receive combustion air from the combustion appliance zone
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The Permafrost Investigation

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The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).

The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).
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The raised hood at the base of the vent stack on this water heater shows that it is an atmospheric vented gas water heater

The raised hood at the base of the vent stack on this water heater shows that it is an atmospheric vented gas water heater
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The ventilation space in this vented over-roof keeps the roof cool to prevent ice dams over the unvented attic

The ventilation space in this vented over-roof keeps the roof cool to prevent ice dams over the unvented attic
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These interior storm windows have low-emissivity coatings to let in light while keeping out heat in the summer and keeping heat in in the winter

These interior storm windows have low-emissivity coatings to let in light while keeping out heat in the summer and keeping heat in in the winter
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These snow guards help to keep snow from sliding off the roof and injuring people below.

These snow guards help to keep snow from sliding off the roof and injuring people below.
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This home has heat loss through the roof, leading to ice dam formation and structural issues during winter months.

This home has heat loss through the roof, leading to ice dam formation and structural issues during winter months.
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This thermal image of an interior storm window shows how much temperature change occurs between the interior storm window panel on the right, at 50F and the existing glass on left at approximately 0F

This thermal image of an interior storm window shows how much temperature change occurs between the interior storm window panel on the right, at 50F and the existing glass on left at approximately 0F
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Warm air that leaks into the attic through unsealed light fixtures or other bypasses can melt snow on the roof leading to ice dam formation.

Warm air that leaks into the attic through unsealed light fixtures or other bypasses can melt snow on the roof leading to ice dam formation.
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When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard

When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard
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Where to Safely Use a Fuel-Powered Generator

Where to Safely Use a Fuel-Powered Generator
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Winter Fire Safety: Homeowner Education

Winter Fire Safety: Homeowner Education
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Winter Fire Safety: Portable Generators and Winter Storms

Winter Fire Safety: Portable Generators and Winter Storms
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Winter storms can cause power outages while prolonged winter weather can take a toll on building structures

A snow plow operates along the road during a winter storm.
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With modern low-E storm windows, manufacturers offer many frame colors and the option for custom color matching

With modern low-E storm windows, manufacturers offer many frame colors and the option for custom color matching
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Wrong – The gas water heater is left on during enclosure leakage testing, which could result in dangerous backdrafting of the water heater when the home is depressurized

Wrong – The gas water heater is left on during enclosure leakage testing, which could result in dangerous backdrafting of the water heater when the home is depressurized
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Your Northern Home: Small Space Heater Maintenance