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1390

Rim joist insulation

· p. 253

The illustration shows a cross section through the perimeter of a wood-framed floor above a basement foundation wall. Insulation is depicted against the interior face of the foundation wall and in the rim joist area at t

1389

Clues - has insulation been added?

· p. 253

A cross section shows a basement foundation wall, adjacent backfill, and the wall and floor framing above. Insulation is depicted along the interior foundation wall and at the rim joist. Dashed circles and green check ma

1386

Adding interior basement insulation

· p. 252

The cross section shows insulation installed in framing on the interior side of a basement foundation wall, with exterior backfill, a footing, and a basement floor slab below. A basement window interrupts the wall above

1385

Adding exterior basement insulation

· p. 252

The cross section depicts insulation added to the exterior of a basement foundation wall, extending from the footing area to above grade beside a basement window. Backfill lies outside the insulation, and a drainpipe in

1387

Basement moisture control

· p. 252

The cross section shows an insulated basement foundation wall, adjacent soil, floor slab, and wood floor and wall framing above. Interior insulation is fitted tightly against the foundation to prevent convective loops, w

1395

Reducing moisture

· p. 254

Nine panels illustrate ways to reduce moisture levels in a home. They address indoor firewood storage, foundation leaks, humidifiers, exposed earth floors, sump pits, and indoor laundry drying. A dryer is shown ducted th