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The sump pump is sealed to the subslab vapor barrier with sealing tape to prevent soil gas from leaking around the sump bucket.

The sump pump is sealed to the subslab vapor barrier with sealing tape to prevent soil gas from leaking around the sump bucket.
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The sump pumps in this basement are covered with gasketed lids to keep soil gases out of the home.

The sump pumps in this basement are covered with gasketed lids to keep soil gases out of the home.
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This house design in the Hot-Humid climate uses a slab foundation, masonry walls, and an Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) cladding.

This house design in the Hot-Humid climate uses a slab foundation, masonry walls, and an Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) cladding.
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This HRV, installed in a conditioned attic, provides balanced ventilation to the whole home

This HRV, installed in a conditioned attic, provides balanced ventilation to the whole home
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Three’s A Crowd: Energy Efficiency, Humidity and Ventilation in Humid Climate Zones

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UAF Cooperative Extension Service: Radon Mitigation in Super-Insulated Slab

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Vertical ventilation pipe

Vertical ventilation pipe
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Wrong - Condensation on glass could be caused by poor performing windows or leakage around windows or high levels of indoor humidity.

Wrong - Condensation on glass could be caused by poor performing windows or leakage around windows or high levels of indoor humidity.
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Wrong - Construction materials show signs of mold.

Wrong - Construction materials show signs of mold.
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Wrong - Cracks of corner of window frame may be a source of air leakage contributing to condensation on windows.

Wrong - Cracks of corner of window frame may be a source of air leakage contributing to condensation on windows.
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Wrong - Radon fan installed in the basement

Wrong - Radon fan installed in the basement