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Tired of flooded basements and musty crawlspaces? Residential drainage and basement waterproofing are among the most popular topics on Builders Websource. This technical brief describes the right way to keep your home dry and healthy year-round.


Principles of Residential Drainage and Basement Waterproofing

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Explore the latest trend in new construction: the Insulated Concrete Form, or ICF. ICFs provide improved strength, energy efficiency and noise reduction compared to conventional wood framing as shown by this 7,500 sq. foot luxury home in Northern California.


Understanding Insulated Concrete Forms

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Once relegated to barns and sheds, metal roofing is taking the design world by storm. Explore the benefits and discover why more architects and builders are turning to metal as the roofing material of choice for new luxury homes and remodels.


Metal Roofing: Styles, Benefits, Installation and Manufacturer References

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Find everything you wanted to know about septic systems in this handy reference guide. Learn the evolution of septic design and discover troubleshooting and maintenance tips that will help you keep your system running at peak performance. A must read for anyone who owns or maintains a septic system.


Septic Systems: Evolution, Troubleshooting and Maintenance

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Detailed technical information on tankless (demand) water heaters is available in this Builders Websource Tech Note adapted and updated from the U.S. Department of Energy. Discover the advantages and tradeoffs of tankless vs. traditional tank-type water heaters. Compare operating characteristics of different manufacturers' products and learn what the Europeans and Japanese have known for years about the benefits of instant, endless hot water!


Tankless Water Heaters: Considerations and Comparisons

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This tech note focuses on fiber glass thermal insulation and soundproofing technques. An online calculator determines the recommended amount of insulation for every area of your home based on US Zip Codes.


Fiber Glass Insulation for Thermal Comfort and Noise Reduction

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Water hammer is a destructive force that can damage residential or commercial plumbing systems. Not only is "noisy plumbing" an annoyance, but shock forces due to water hammer can rupture copper supply lines or cause leaking at joints. This comprehensive Builders Websource Tech Note explores the causes and cures of water hammer and other plumbing noises, helping homeowners, designers, contractors and plumbers to avoid the problem during the design phase or resolve an existing serious condition.


Water Hammer: Noisy Plumbing and How to Prevent It

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When building or purchasing a home, consumers ask whether CPVC piping or traditional copper plumbing is best for hot and cold potable water supply. This Builders Websource Tech Note explores the benefits and considerations of both CPVC and copper plumbing for domestic water supply use. Applications, environmental considerations, lifecycle costs, limitations and health effects are examined. Results from over 100 pages of research are condensed into this handy authoritative guide for professionals and consumers alike.


CPVC vs. Copper: Mysteries Unraveled

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