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Slab Foundations
October 30, 2008
UPDATED 11/15/2012 Slab-on-Grade Foundations Work Everywhere
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Foundation Drains
January 11, 2009
Footing Drains Keep the Basement Dry from the Outside
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Foundation Types
October 24, 2008
A Foundation Supports a House While Holding Back Moisture
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Pier Foundations
October 30, 2008
Piers Can Support Anything From a Deck to a House UPDATED 11/27/2012
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Inground Gutters
July 23, 2012
Inground Gutters Keep Water Away from the Basement
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Basements
October 30, 2008
Full Basements Should Be Insulated and Protected From Water
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The Building Envelope
September 19, 2008
The Envelope and Structure Provide Shelter from Wind, Water, Heat, and Cold
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Flanged Window Replacement in a House with Wood Siding (2/5)
July 21, 2012
Step 2: Remove The Old WindowSee how to build window casing and use that casing as a template to cut back existing siding before you install the new windowWith Bill Robinson
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Double-Stud Walls
December 9, 2008
Extra Thick Walls Make Room for Lots of Insulation UPDATED November 1, 2013
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Rigid Foam Insulation
October 14, 2009
Versatile and Effective, Rigid Foam Can Be Used in Walls, Roofs, and Foundations UPDATED 8/9/2012

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