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An Energy Recovery Ventilator provides outside air to this dwelling unit; a range hood with dedicated makeup air provides local kitchen exhaust; a radiant heating system provides heating

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Greenhill Contracting

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Right - The service penetrations through the structural slab in this garage plenum are air sealed.

Right - The service penetrations through the structural slab in this garage plenum are air sealed.

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Right - This heated garage plenum is insulated and has an opening to access the interior, allowing for repairs and maintenance.

Right - This heated garage plenum is insulated and has an opening to access the interior, allowing for repairs and maintenance.

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Right - This heated garage plenum has insulated ceiling tiles.

Right - This heated garage plenum has insulated ceiling tiles.

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Right - This heated garage plenum is insulated along the bottom of the plenum space.

Right - This heated garage plenum is insulated along the bottom of the plenum space.

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Important Things To Know Before a Disaster

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Video explaining six things homeowners and renters can do to prepare for a natural disaster.

Waterproofing Deep Foundations for New Construction

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AIA CEU course covering design considerations for below-grade waterproofing for new construction, the types of below-grade systems available, and specific concerns associated with waterproofing deep foundations.

Foundation Waterproofing 101

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Web article discussing the primary approaches to waterproofing concrete foundations.

Traditional methods of site drainage, such as site grading, can be difficult to achieve on urban sites.

Traditional methods of site drainage, such as site grading, can be difficult to achieve on urban sites.

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The recommended approach for groundwater management in cases where the foundation is entirely above the groundwater table.

The recommended approach for groundwater management in cases where the foundation is entirely above the groundwater table.

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Insulsteel of South Carolina

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Building perimeter detail view of the recommended approach for groundwater management in cases where the foundation is entirely above the groundwater table.

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This building foundation has a drainage layer located on the exterior of the waterproofing membrane.

This building foundation has a drainage layer located on the exterior of the waterproofing membrane.

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The “draw down” approach can be used to control groundwater in cases where the building foundation is below the groundwater table.

The “draw down” approach can be used to control groundwater in cases where the building foundation is below the groundwater table.

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The “continuous waterproofing” approach can be used to control groundwater in cases where the building foundation is below the groundwater table.

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Foundation details where waterproofing continuity can be a concern.

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A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete slab and a rock anchor.

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete slab and a rock anchor.

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A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete column, concrete slab, and concrete pier.

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete column, concrete slab, and concrete pier.

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A method to ensure waterproofing continuity across the elevator pit of a multistory multifamily building.

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Mantell-Hecathorn Builders

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Intermittent water leaks have been injection sealed to prevent water infiltration into the foundation.

Intermittent water leaks have been injection sealed to prevent water infiltration into the foundation.

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Marine Climate

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BSC Information - Pan Flashing for Exterior Wall Openings for All Climates, Sheet 302

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Webinar answering code-related questions on duct leakage tests, moisture levels in attics and crawlspaces, combustion equipment in conditioned attics, ventilation in multifamily buildings, and continuous insulation in residential construction.

City of San Antonio

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With balconies in multifamily buildings, it is important to establish correct structural attachment while also providing insulation in a way that minimizes thermal bridging where the balcony attaches to the building

With balconies in multifamily buildings, it is important to establish correct structural attachment while also providing insulation in a way that minimizes thermal bridging where the balcony attaches to the building

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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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Mandalay Homes

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Fresh air intakes and exhaust vents are ducted to each unit in this multifamily building

Fresh air intakes and exhaust vents are ducted to each unit in this multifamily building

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Operable windows can provide fresh air to a multifamily building but each unit should also have it’s own fresh air intakes and exhaust vents

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