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Right - All seams in the HVAC equipment and ductwork are sealed with mastic; because the HVAC equipment is in the garage, it is an air-sealed closet.

Right - All seams in the HVAC equipment and ductwork are sealed with mastic; because the HVAC equipment is in the garage, it is an air-sealed closet.

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Unvented air-sealed crawlspace is insulated along the perimeter walls with rigid foam

Unvented air-sealed crawlspace is insulated along the perimeter walls with rigid foam

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An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space

An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space

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Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation

Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation

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Flooding Overview

Information Guide

Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.

Design and Retrofit for Flood Protection

Information Guide

Information guide describing flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience of homes during a flood.