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Fixing Wet Basements and Crawl Spaces
A whole-house approach still holds true for a sometimes-forgotten space.
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Crawlspaces: Considering the Options
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For crawlspaces, as for the entire house, there are house-specific, local, and regional conditions to consider. [continue reading]
Crawlspace Solutions
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Crawlspaces in climates that have temperatures below 32ºF are minibasements and should not be treated otherwise. [continue reading]
A Conditioned Crawlspace Checklist
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Experience is the best teacher, when it comes to crawlspaces. [continue reading]
Dry Notes from the Underground
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Research shows that homeowners invite mold growth and serious health risks with a finished basement that has moisture problems. [continue reading]
Crawlspace Condensation
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Crawlspace Condensation Q:I was called to a doublewide mobile home to investigate a problem with a 4- year-old duct system (the original duct system was ... [continue reading]
Choosing a Basement Wall System
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Twenty years ago, standard concrete masonry block and cast-in-place (CIP) concrete basement foundation wall systems were the norm for single-family, low-rise housing. [continue reading]
Researchers Approach Builders on Duct Location
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It is common practice in California to put ducts outside the conditioned space, in attics and crawlspaces. These duct systems are typically 50%-70% efficient due mostly to air leakage and heat transfer losses, while sealed conditioned-space duct installations have efficiencies over 90%. O [continue reading]
Does Floor Insulation Performance Meet Expectations?
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If they are insulated at all, floors over crawlspaces or unconditioned spaces are insulated with fiberglass blankets or batts. [continue reading]
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Home Performance and HVAC Contractors: Recent Legislative Initiative In Texas
As energy auditors and raters went about their business of testing homes, performing energy audits and HVAC system inspections, they ...
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U.S. DOE's HPwES Program Releases Draft Sponsor Guide for Public Comment
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s national Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program (HPwES) released the draft&...
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