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EP - Lewiston project
Construction. Conventional brick veneer with a double brick, re-inforced concrete retaining wall to the lower portion of the west and southern walls. A French drain and ... are fitted with mechanical anti-freeze valves. Insulation and sealing. R2 rockwool batts to externall wall cavities; R2.1 rockwool batts to all internal stud walls (improved acoustic properties). R2 roof blanket ...
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Sourcebook Ductwork
The air can exfiltrate (migrate outdoors) and cause energy losses or enter wall cavities possibly introducing moisture problems. Poorly sealed duct connections permit attic air to enter the system ... air grills should be sealed at the point of penetration through the walls. Any structural cavities also must be sealed. Place duct board (cut to fit) on all four sides with ...
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Sourcebook Insulation
Rigid board insulations employed as sheathing on homes have played an ... to accept insulation. Cellulose insulation can be effectively used in wall cavities in new construction. As a dry loose-fill wall insulation, it could settle. Wet-blown insulation offers superior insulating ...
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Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
You are most likely to be exposed to lead by: Unsafe home renovations such as sanding or burning pre 1970 paint; demolishing ceilings or wall cavities which ...
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Lead Advisory Service funding debacle
She said lead dust from paint and pollution built up in ceilings and wall cavities and people were poisoned when they ingested the dust or lead paint flakes. Young children ...
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ESB: Habitat for Humanity: Natural Habitat
Full length glazing was added to the back door in the kitchen's south wall. This "sun-tempered" approach grabs free heat without adding to construction costs. Orienting the house ... . They used the wet spray method to blow cellulose into open wall cavities. Because it's blown in, cellulose fills the cavities better than the average job done with fiberglass batts. That eliminates ...
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ESB: Ballon Framing Key to Advanced Energy
That eliminates the rim joist. Instead, a let-in ledger supports ... for workers to do a good insulating job. Fewer odd sized wall cavities means less cutting and fitting batt insulation. Bill’s crew, who ... makes the house tight.” Those things include: Drywall covers the entire wall, because it’s hung on the exterior walls before the interior ...
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DayCreek Journal - The Doors!
Also, the product doesn't adhere to the wall cavities and attic spaces like Icynene, so a wire mesh should be installed in open spaces ...
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Appendix H | IAQ Reference Guide | IAQ TfS Action Kit | IAQ TfS Program | Indoor Air Quality | Air | US EPA
Concealed Condensation The use of thermal insulation in wall cavities increases interior surface temperatures in heating climates, reducing the likelihood of interior surface mold ... any or all of the following strategies: Reducing the entry of moisture into the wall cavities (e.g., by controlling entry and/or exit of moisture-laden air with a ...
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Green Building Exterior Wall Framing Materials - Advanced Framing, Structural Insulated Panels, Insulated Concrete Forms
Bamboo Concrete Cork Hardwoods Linoleum Stone Tile Engineered Wood Floor Joists About Exterior Wall Framing Determining the basic framing system of your house is a fundamentally important ... using FSC-Certified lumber Reduces thermal bridging (transfer of heat through framing). Deeper wall cavities allow for greater amounts of insulation. Negative Environmental Considerations Advanced framing may not ...
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