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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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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: Imagine Homes: Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TX

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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

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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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Panel Closures

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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

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Pea gravel provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation

Pea gravel provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation
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Pest proofing of this unvented crawlspace includes a metal termite shield that extends out from the sill plate, metal flashing wrapping the bottom of exterior rigid foam, and a termite inspection gap above interior rigid foam.

Pest proofing of this unvented crawlspace includes a metal termite shield that extends out from sill plate, metal flashing wrapping bottom of exterior rigid foam, and a termite inspection gap above interior rigid foam.
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Pest protection measures include a termite shield under the rim joist and extending out on either side of the stem wall, insect screening under the furring air gap, and brick veneer to protect slab-edge insulation.

Pest protection measures include a termite shield under the rim joist and extending out on either side of the stem wall, insect screening under the furring air gap, and brick veneer to protect slab-edge insulation.
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Place plants at least 18 inches from the building's walls and foundation and direct irrigation water to spray away from the structure.

Place plants at least 18 inches from the building's walls and foundation and direct irrigation water to spray away from the structure.
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Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Points of radon entry into buildings

Points of radon entry into buildings
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Polyethylene Lapped Up Walls/Piers and Secured in the Ground (1)