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Spotlight Article:

The SCARY Crawl Space

We build crawl spaces because they are cheaper than basements. But controlling moisture can be a challenge, depending on the climate zone.

Wet Georgia Crawlspace Q. I have too much moisture in the crawlspace of my 1971 single-level brick home in west central Georgia. Can you recommend a method to lower the moisture ... [continue reading]

Home Performance Meets Green Renovation

Author: Howard Katzman

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November 01, 2005

The EarthCraft House Renovation program gives existing homes the green treatment. [continue reading]

Closed Crawlspaces Do Double Duty

Author: Cyrus Dastur and Bruce Davis

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January 01, 2005

A field demonstration project in North Carolina shows that this robust moisture control method also offers significant energy savings. [continue reading]

Toxic Mold

Author: Iain Walker

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January 01, 2005

Q.We just moved into a brand-new house in April, and paid more than twice what we paid ... [continue reading]

Remediating Mold: A Clip-Out Checklist for Building Professionals

Author: Gloria Fultz

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July 01, 2002

Diagnosing and remedying mold and moisture problems requires good detective skills, proper safety precautions, and a working knowledge of the best practices for mold cleanup and building rehabilitation. Before ... [continue reading]

Dry Notes from the Underground

Author: Don Fugler

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March 01, 2002

Research shows that homeowners invite mold growth and serious health risks with a finished basement that has moisture problems. [continue reading]

Moisture Problems in Manufactured Housing

Author: Neil Moyer

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March 01, 2002

Manufactured homes are affordable to many. A study points the way to making them healthy by dealing with moisture problems. [continue reading]

Public Housing Breaks the Mold Part II: Veterans Era Housing

Author: John Snell and Betsy Pettit

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November 01, 2001

In Part I, we discussed the particular moisture- and air quality-related problems of midrise housing, and we took a close look at two cases. Here we explore issues unique to Veterans Era Housing and present three cases where moisture problems were successfully addressed. [continue reading]