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Brainy Membrane
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A vapor retarder that changes permeability with changing relative humidity provides added protection against moisture problems in exterior walls. [continue reading]
Flood Testing Gets a Reality Check
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Although the structural damage to a home from flooding cannot always be prepared for, the use of flood-resistant materials can minimize the cost of rebuilding. [continue reading]
Battling Childhood Asthma
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A better tomorrow for all of us depends on creating healthy living conditions for children in affordable housing. [continue reading]
Dealing with Mold in Damaged Homes
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The longer mold grows, the greater the potential hazard and the harder it is to control. [continue reading]
Moisture, Leaks, and Pressures in Mobile Homes
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The first challenge is to determine whether the problem is moisture condensing in the ceiling, or a roof leak, or both. To find out, look for penetrations in surfaces. [continue reading]
Ventilating Small Chicago Homes
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Because the affordable Chicago homes are airtight, builders were especially concerned with providing adequate ventilation and good indoor air quality. [continue reading]
Kara Saul Rinaldi
HOMES Act Will Save Homeowners Energy, Money
Representatives David McKinley (R-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT) re-introduced the Home Owners Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Act, H.R. 2127, yesterday ...
Macie Melendez
Adventures in Blower Door Testing
When Steve Mann (of Home Energy Services) asks you to come along for the first blower door testing in a ...
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