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2. Indoor mold - Wikipedia

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   If a house is artificially humidified, by the use of a humidifier, during the winter, this can create conditions favorable to mold. Moving air may prevent mold from growing, since it has the same desiccating effect as low humidity. Mold grows best in warm temperatures, 25 to 30 °C (77 to 86 °F), although growth may occur between 0 and 35 °C ...

3. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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   The introduction of manufactured flashing decreased water penetration at obstacles such as chimneys, vent pipes, walls which abut roofs, window and door openings, etc., thus making buildings more durable and reducing indoor mold problems. It is also essential to prevent leaks around skylights or roof windows.

4. 13 Things Lurking in Your Home That Could Be Triggering Your ...

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   Pollen. It’s not just an outdoor allergy. Pollen can come in via open windows, clothing and shoes, and on pets. To prevent allergies indoors, use an air purifier, clean often, bathe pets, wipe ...

5. Is This Toxic Mold? How To Know If It's In Your House—And Why ...

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   Mold illness isn’t easy to define, and the path from home mold growth to debilitating chronic health symptoms is complicated. But often the story starts like this: Moisture in a home can cause ...

6. Rainscreen - Wikipedia

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   The drainage plane must move the water out of the wall system quickly to prevent absorption and consequential rot, mold, and structural degradation. A drainage plane is designed to shed bulk rainwater and/or condensation downward and outward in a manner that will prevent uncontrolled water penetration into the conditioned spaces of a building ...

7. Extreme cold: Why your house is popping and how to prevent ...

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   Bitter cold weather can make your home do strange things. Here's why your house is popping and what you can about freezing problems.