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Dry Basements: A Builder's Success Story

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Dryer exhaust duct should vent directly to the exterior via a smooth, rigid metal duct

Dryer exhaust duct should vent directly to the exterior via a smooth, rigid metal duct
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Dryer exhaust line terminates in the crawlspace

Dryer exhaust line terminates in the crawlspace
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Dryer vent is run vertical with a 90 degree bend and does not vent to the outside

Dryer vent is run vertical with a 90 degree bend and does not vent to the outside
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Dryer vents directly to the outdoors

Dryer vents directly to the outdoors
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Dryer vents directly to the outdoors

Dryer vents directly to the outdoors
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Duct pressure is checked at key locations such as individual bath exhaust registers to ensure there is even pressure distribution in a duct system during a duct leakage test

Duct pressure is checked at key locations such as individual bath exhaust registers to ensure there is even pressure distribution in a duct system during a duct leakage test
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Duct pressure is checked at terminal registers to ensure there is even pressure distribution in a duct system during a duct leakage test

Duct pressure is checked at terminal registers to ensure there is even pressure distribution in a duct system during a duct leakage test
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Each unit in a multifamily building should have its own supply and exhaust ventilation

Each unit in a multifamily building should have its own supply and exhaust ventilation
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Easy access

Easy access
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Effectively manage below-grade water in urban sites to prevent moisture issues in new and existing buildings. This foundation wall has been waterproofed to prevent water infiltration.

Effectively manage below-grade water in urban sites to prevent moisture issues in new and existing buildings. This foundation wall has been waterproofed to prevent water infiltration.
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Elevated slab construction with no water sensitive materials on first level

Elevated slab construction with no water sensitive materials on first level
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Engineered Wood Floor Systems: Best Practices

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Ensure that attached garages in multifamily buildings are well-ventilated to reduce the presence of airborne contaminants in the garage and occupied space

Ensure that attached garages in multifamily buildings are well-ventilated to reduce the presence of airborne contaminants in the garage and occupied space
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Epoxy paint is installed to provide a moisture control layer on the surface of an existing basement slab

Epoxy paint is installed to provide a moisture control layer on the surface of an existing basement slab
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Example calculation of the leakage allowance for a duct leakage test at final for a ventilation system in a multifamily building

Example calculation of the leakage allowance for a duct leakage test at final for a ventilation system in a multifamily building
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Example calculation of the leakage allowance for a duct leakage test at rough-in for a ventilation system in a multifamily building

Example calculation of the leakage allowance for a duct leakage test at rough-in for a ventilation system in a multifamily building
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Example calculations for converting measured leakage airflow and leakage allowance when measured at a pressure other than the design or operating pressure

Example calculations for converting measured leakage airflow and leakage allowance when measured at a pressure other than the design or operating pressure
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Example calculations for converting total airflow and leakage allowance when measured at 50 Pa instead of the design or operating pressure

Example calculations for converting total airflow and leakage allowance when measured at 50 Pa instead of the design or operating pressure
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Example calculations for leakage allowance when testing only a portion of the ducts in a central exhaust system

Example calculations for leakage allowance when testing only a portion of the ducts in a central exhaust system
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Example design airflow data for a ventilation system in a multifamily building

Example design airflow data for a ventilation system in a multifamily building
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Example design airflow data for the supply and exhaust registers of a ventilation system in a multifamily building

Example design airflow data for the supply and exhaust registers of a ventilation system in a multifamily building
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Example duct length calculations for a multifamily central exhaust system

Example duct length calculations for a multifamily central exhaust system
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Example of an HVAC air filter slot with a latch cover door.

Example of an HVAC air filter slot with a latch cover door.