Water Management- Page 2 of 2
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Every House Needs Roof Overhangs
Adequate roof overhangs help shade windows in hot weather and reduce the amount of rain that hits your siding, windows, and doors
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On Shutters and Water Management
How to tell good shutters from bad shutters — and what you can learn from water stains on siding
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Is the Pretty Good House the Next Big Thing? Part 2
A look at water use, home performance, verification methods, commissioning, and homeowner education
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Building for Reduced Flood Risk
Siting, design, and materials choices can all mitigate risk where flooding is a danger
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Ground Gutters
Low-maintenance alternative to a roof gutter
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Rain Control in Energy Efficient Buildings – Building Science Podcast
This week, Dr. Joe Lstiburek talks about rain control in well-insulated buildings; specifically, how brick is affected by water, how it used to be installed, how it's installed today, how it should be installed, and why. Part 1 of a 2-part series on water management.
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Don’t Let This Happen to You
Omitting the sill pan under an exterior door is risky