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Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade

Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade
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Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade with dual drains

Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade with dual drains
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Crawl space drainage: crawl space floor at or above grade

Crawl space drainage: crawl space floor at or above grade
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Crushed stone provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation

Crushed stone provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation
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Cut I in housewrap

Cut I in housewrap
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Damp-proof below-grade concrete block walls by coating the exterior surface with parging and an asphalt emulsion or similar product.

Damp-proof below-grade concrete block walls by coating the exterior surface with parging and an asphalt emulsion or similar product.
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Deck ledger flashing and fastener details.

Deck ledger flashing and fastener details.
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Delaminated plywood

Delaminated plywood
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Design a water-efficient landscape by using the WaterSense Water Budget Tool

Design a water-efficient landscape by using the WaterSense Water Budget Tool
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Design the roof, walls, foundation, and site to drain water away from the structure on all sides.

Design the roof, walls, foundation, and site to drain water away from the structure on all sides.
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Designs for a door threshold to keep out wind-driven rain.

Designs for a door threshold to keep out wind-driven rain.
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Determine the angle of ground slope and plant ground cover accordingly.

Determine the angle of ground slope and plant ground cover accordingly.
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Discoloration and peeling paint means there could be a moisture issue that should be addressed.

Discoloration and peeling paint means there could be a moisture issue that should be addressed.
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Distinguished Lecturer Series: Building Science - Adventures in Building Science

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Do not install carpet in areas that are likely to get wet, such as bathrooms, kitchens, entry ways, or laundry rooms.

Do not install carpet in areas that are likely to get wet, such as bathrooms, kitchens, entry ways, or laundry rooms.
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Do not install lumber, plywood, or other building materials that show visible signs of water damage or mold.

Do not install lumber, plywood, or other building materials that show visible signs of water damage or mold.
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Do you know how to store water properly?

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DOE ZERH 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes Winter Park, Florida [2-page summary version]

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes, Winter Park, Florida

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: Preferred Builders, Old Greenwich, Connecticut

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Imery Group Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: M Street Homes, Smartlux on Greenpark Houston, TX

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: One Sky Homes, Cottle Zero Net Energy Home, San Jose, CA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard Rows, Lone Tree, CO