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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.
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Wet Georgia Crawlspace
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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
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The EarthCraft House Renovation program gives existing homes the green treatment. [continue reading]
Closed Crawlspaces Do Double Duty
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A field demonstration project in North Carolina shows that this robust moisture control method also offers significant energy savings. [continue reading]
Toxic Mold
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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
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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
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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]
Moisture Problems in Manufactured Housing
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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
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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]
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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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