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Foundation- EPA has added an indoor air quality component to the already well-known Energy Star program—the Energy Star Indoor Air Package (IAP).
- Besides holding up the house, a foundation is also a connection between the soil and living space. How this connection is made is important for the health of the occupants and the durability of the house.
- From The Healthy House Answer Book: Answers to the 133 most commonly asked questions. Questions 22-29.
- The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) answers common questions about home inspections, and explains why getting your home inspected is a good idea.
- Controlling moisture movement in foundations is important for several reasons.
Sorry, we currently don't have any Reviews tagged as 'Foundation'. Sorry, we currently don't have any Tools tagged as 'Foundation'. Sorry, we currently don't have any Books & DVDs tagged as 'Foundation'. - Often used in hot, humid climates, a pier foundation lifts a house up off the ground reducing health hazards from direct soil contact.
- Unfinished and uninsulated basements have a high potential for mold growth and other contamination problems, but can be healthy with proper planning.
- Unlike basement foundations, a crawl space is not considered part of a home’s living space. Crawl spaces are usually accessed only to repair pipes, ducts or mechanical equipment.
- Easily constructed in a healthy manner, it can be part of a house foundation or built separately from the footings and foundation wall.
- Supports a house and transmits its load to the ground or soil. It can have a significant impact on the health and integrity of a home.
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