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Ensuring the Durability of Energy-Efficient Houses
Why are so many of today's homes plagued by rot, mildew and stale air, and what can we do about it?
Ridge vent without soffit vent
Q: I recently remodeled my home using scissor trusses to create a cathedral-roof section. The trusses terminate at a beam on each side. I’ve just started to notice moisture soaking…
Fixes for Damp, Moldy Houses
Drying the foundation and sealing air leaks make houses durable and healthy.
Draining Gutter Runoff
Once the water's gone down the downspout, inexpensive plastic pipes carry it away from the house.
Solving one paint-cleanup dilemma
The drawing shows how I get rid of the 20 gal. of paint-tinged water that it takes to clean an airless sprayer. Of course, I could haul the sprayer through…
Too much humidity from oversize air conditioner
Q: When I built my home four years ago, the HVAC contractor substantially oversized the system. From May to October, the air conditioner runs only five minutes to ten minutes an…
Placing concrete in the heat
Q: I just tried putting in a concrete sidewalk for the new home I am building. It was a hot, dry day with temperatures in the mid-90s. The pour took over…
Second-floor water pressure
Q: I live in a two-story house with a basement. Water is supplied to the house from a well and a pump. The water goes from the bladder-type tank in…
Flashing Walls
Keeping water moving out and down is the key to effective sidewall flashing.
Understanding Common Moisture Problems
Three case studies illustrate the importance of controlling humidity and air leakage.

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