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Before sealing and insulating the crawlspace, the windows were sealed, the window wells backfilled, and sumps pumps were installed that discharged to the gutter downspouts

Before sealing and insulating the crawlspace, the windows were sealed, the window wells backfilled, and sumps pumps were installed that discharged to the gutter downspouts
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Benefits of foundation insulation and other design improvements

Benefits of foundation insulation and other design improvements
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Blower Door Instructional Video

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Blower Door Quick Guide Part 1

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Blower Door Quick Guide Part 2

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Blower door tests can be an important part of a home energy assessment to check for comfort improvements

Blower door tests can be an important part of a home energy assessment to check for comfort improvements
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Blown cellulose insulation completely fills the netted wall and ceiling cavities.

Blown cellulose insulation completely fills the netted wall and ceiling cavities.
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Blown fiberglass insulation fills netted wall cavities

Blown fiberglass insulation fills netted wall cavities
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Braced cripple wall construction in crawlspace anchored to framing and foundation

Braced cripple wall construction in crawlspace anchored to framing and foundation
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Bubbling, blistering, and peeling paint can be a sign of moisture damage in the wall beneath; when damp wood or fiber cement siding dries in the sun, the water vapor leaving the wall can lift the paint off the walls.

Bubbling, blistering, and peeling paint can be a sign of moisture damage in the wall beneath; when damp wood or fiber cement siding dries in the sun, the water vapor leaving the wall can lift the paint off the walls.
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Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Cold Climate: Chicago

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Building A Safer House

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Building America Existing Home Case Study: Insulated Siding Retrofit in a Cold Climate, New Paltz, New York

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Building America Top Innovations 2012: Moisture and Ventilation Solutions in Hot, Humid Climates: Florida Manufactured Housing

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Building America Top Innovations 2013: Building America Solution Center

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Building America Top Innovations 2014: California Energy Standards Recognize the Importance of Filter Selection

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Building America Top Innovations 2014: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built Homes

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Building America's Optimized Solutions for New Homes: Cold Climate

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Building America's Optimized Solutions for New Homes: Hot-Dry Climate

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Building America's Optimized Solutions for New Homes: Hot-Humid Climate

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Building America's Optimized Solutions for New Homes: Mixed-Humid Climate

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Building Enclosure: Exterior Door Installation

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Building Enclosure: Exterior House Wrap Installation

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Building Enclosure: Exterior Wall Overview