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Locations and causes of common water intrusion problems in homes.

Locations and causes of common water intrusion problems in homes.
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Lower-story wall anchorage to masonry (or concrete) base. Straps properly nailed at wall studs.

Lower-story wall anchorage to masonry (or concrete) base. Straps properly nailed at wall studs.
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Loyal Heights Home Addition Video #002: Framing Details

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Many plan to raise homes to avoid flooding

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Masonry columns for open pier foundations for flood-prone areas.

Masonry columns for open pier foundations for flood-prone areas.
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Masonry Heater Retrofit

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Mechanical exhaust is not required in this shared parking garage in a multistory multifamily building because the garage is not enclosed and can rely on natural air changes to reduce airborne contaminant concentration.

Mechanical exhaust is not required in this shared parking garage in a multistory multifamily building because the garage is not enclosed and can rely on natural air changes to reduce airborne contaminant concentration.
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Metal-reinforced rigid foam panels create a form for the concrete foundation walls.

Metal-reinforced rigid foam panels create a form for the concrete foundation walls.
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Mitigation Success

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Moisture infiltration in below-grade wall

Moisture infiltration in below-grade wall
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Moisture problems must be dealt with before sealing and insulating a crawlspace

Moisture problems must be dealt with before sealing and insulating a crawlspace
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Monitoring locations for filter performance measurement (left) and example of consumer monitor for installation within ducts both upstream and downstream of the filter (right).

Monitoring locations for filter performance measurement (left) and example of consumer monitor for installation within ducts both upstream and downstream of the filter (right).
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New Charleston, SC home's first level used as parking, storage, and access space

New Charleston, SC home's first level used as parking, storage, and access space
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Rigid Foam Insulation at the Edge of a Slab Foundation, Fresno, California

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington

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No smoking within 25 feet of building

No smoking within 25 feet of building
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Open sump pump

Open sump pump
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Overview: Engineered Wood Products in Structural Systems for Residential Construction

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Particulate matter (PM) is often reported in size bins based on the particle diameter in micrometers.

Particulate matter (PM) is often reported in size bins based on the particle diameter in micrometers.
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Passive House Basement Foundation Walls: Karuna Video #3

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Passive House Foundation Footings: Karuna Video #2

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Passive House Foundation Wall and Drainage: Karuna Video #5

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Passive House Geofoam Foundation Installation: Karuna Video #1

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Passive House Underslab Foam & Vapor Barrier: Karuna Video #6