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Alternative Decking Options: Composite Wood, PVC and More
Alternative Decking Options: Composite Wood, PVC and More

…t need to scrub or power wash. The PVC Difference In addition to better-encapsulated…
…alternative decking industry has stepped up its PVC decking options. Once a bit player in the alternative decking market, PVC decking has gained ground and recognition…

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Removing Radon from the Home
Removing Radon from the Home

…the underlying soil. The system involves: Installing vent pipe(s) from the subsoil or crushed rock layer beneath the basement…
…could be easily torn, was used in place of the schedule 40 PVC pipe. Retest after Mitigation After remediation, test…

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Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon

…below-grade openings in the foundation and walls are sealed to reduce soil gas entry into the home. Vent Pipe: A 3- or 4-inch PVC pipe (or other gas-tight pipe) runs from the gas-permeable layer through the house to the roof, to…

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Drainage, Wastewater and Vent Systems

…drainpipe is also connected to a vent pipe that runs into a still larger vent pipe extending through the roof of…
…Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Styrene) or PVC (polyvinyl Chloride) plastic…
…it is also connected to a vent pipe. These secondary vent pipes…

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Mold Basics

…professional. You may also wish to consult your state or local health department. How do I get rid of mold? It is impossible to get…
…from natural rubber, neoprene, nitrile, polyurethane, or PVC. Avoid touching mold or moldy items with your bare hands…

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Winterizing on a Budget

…says, vacuum out the muck from the HVAC return vent covers. If air cannot escape the dryer because of restrictions in the vent pipe, it will have to run longer, using more electricity. Mike Kuhn of HouseMaster recommends homeowners flush the water heater…

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How to Reduce Radon Levels

…method to reduce radon levels in crawlspace houses involves covering the earth floor with a high-density plastic sheet. A vent pipe and fan are used to draw the radon from under the sheet and vent it to the outdoors. This form of soil suction is called submembrane…

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Radon Basics

…Sealing alone has not been shown to lower radon levels significantly or consistently. In most cases, a system with a vent pipe(s) and fan(s) is used to reduce radon. These "sub-slab depressurization" systems do not require major changes to…

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Roofs: Design, Function and Maintenance

…years by taking good care of your roof. Pay attention to roof modifications: Any change, patch, or alteration, be it for vent pipe, skylights, satellite dishes, or repair, requires attention to detail. Waterproofing new joints, matching the look of…

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Selecting a Gas Fireplace

…fireplace and be vented through an existing chimney via a special vent pipe that carries the fumes to the outside. Inserts are comprised…
…into a room. Air for combustion air is drawn in from a second vent pipe (sealed combustion) or, in some cases, from the room itself…

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