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…such as stuffy air, moisture condensation on cold…
…stripping, caulking, and blown-in wall insulation can…
…sure that an effective moisture barrier is installed…
…seal foundations in new construction. Air that enters…
…foundation can contain more moisture than is generated from…

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…enclosure and holds the blown-in fiberglass in place…
…used with other blown-in applications…
…to escape. In new construction, this fabric makes…
…than traditional blown-in or sprayed-in…
…will not support moisture, fungal growth…

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…such as attics. Blown-in loose fills are…
…homes. In most new construction, however, the…
…materials for new construction, consider switching…
…suggest installing blown-in cellulose or a…
…the escape of moisture that may have…
…cavities. In new construction, an air retarder…

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…often combine to make blown-in applications the most…
…in-place foam, blown-in cellulose or fiberglass…
…is commonly used in new construction and on re-siding jobs…
…protected from sunlight, moisture, and sources of heat…

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…foundation. The majority of insulation used in the house is blown in cellulose. Recycled newspapers are blown into the walls…
…their strength. Because this was a renovation rather than new construction, the house was fitted with High Wind Retrofit Brackets…

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…because they tend to hold water against the foundation. This added pressure creates a structural load in addition to the obvious moisture concern. So if the original soil was a poorly draining silt or clay, it's best to bring in gravel or sand for backfilling…

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