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Your home is one of the single biggest investments you’ll ever make—be sure you do all you can to care for it. Get hands-on advice to help you make the most of your investment and ensure your home remains safe and comfortable for your family.Controlling Moisture in Your HomeMethods to control moisture include building an energy-efficient home with proper air-sealing, proper use of vapor barriers and vapor diffusion strategies. National Association of Home BuildersGet hands-on advice to help you make the most of your investment and ensure your home remains safe and comfortable for your family. From carpet care and general maintenance to mold and building materials, let NAHB be your guide.... Read More Do-It-YourselfYour Home for Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement and Home Repair Tutorials, Tips, Advice, Projects & Products... Read More Seasonal Home MaintenanceFeature Writer Articles in Seasonal Home Maintenance... Read More Energy Savers: Your HomeReduce your electricity use, buy clean electricity, or make your own ... Improve your home's energy efficiency and comfort through proper... Read More APA - The Engineered Wood AssociationSimple construction details for moisture-resistant homes. Preventing moisture from getting trapped in the building envelope is key to... Read More |
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The entire building envelope, from the foundation to the roof, should be designed to not only prevent moisture entry, but also to allow any moisture which does enter a means to escape. As mentioned above, people and their activities in a home are big sources of moisture; thus proper ventilation is also important...